DCD Magazine #62 - The coming wave
Will compute at sea sink or swim?
News - Grid Level, ABB
The latest news from the AI, data center, telco, chip, and cloud sector
DCD Magazine #62 out now
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ABB launches ultracapacitor storage system to meet Ireland's grid code for data centers
Will combine its ultracapacitor energy storage system with grid-forming power conversion
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ABB launches synchronous condenser package for faster data center connections
Claims the package addresses power fluctuations associated with AI workload
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ABB invests $200m to expand medium-voltage manufacturing across Europe to support data center growth
Aims to strengthen supply for utility, industrial, and data center customers
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ABB acquires Premium Power to expand data center advisory offering
Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026
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VoltaGrid inks power equipment supply deal with ABB for US data center deployments
Aim to pair the power equipment with natural gas microgrid systems
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ABB adds ZincFive nickel-zinc batteries to UPS systems
Says nickel-zinc is a greener alternative to lead-acid and lithium-ion
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ABB adds PowerExchanger feature to ease UPS battery sharing
Fast Frequency Response just got faster
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UPSs at Telia's Helsinki data center to put power into the grid
Agreement with Fortum puts the Telia HDC into the electricity market