Solid-State Transformers for AI Data Centers (MV to 800V DC)
Join the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) for an informal technical discussion with Dr. Bowen Yang on emerging power architectures for AI data centers.
Dinner will be provided, along with time for networking with local engineers and professionals.
As demand for AI computing continues to grow, data centers are exploring new approaches to power distribution—particularly the transition from medium-voltage (MV) systems to low-voltage DC (LVDC) buses such as 800V DC. Solid-state transformers (SSTs) are one of the technologies being considered to enable this shift.
This session will be an open, high-level conversation rather than a formal presentation. Topics may include:
- The role of SSTs in future data center power architectures
- Considerations when moving from MV systems to 800V DC distribution
- Reliability and controllability in power-electronics-based systems
- Practical challenges, tradeoffs, and industry perspectives
Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in the discussion.
Schedule
5:30 PM – Check-in, Chapter Business, and Networking
6:00 PM – Dinner Served
6:00–7:00 PM – Technical Discussion
7:00 PM – Adjourn
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- Starts 17 April 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 21 May 2026 06:00 AM UTC
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- No Admission Charge
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Bowen Yang
Dr. Bowen Yang (Member, IEEE) received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2018, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Georgia in 2023. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, where he focuses on advanced power electronics and grid modernization. His research interests include grid-forming inverter control, multilevel modular converters, inverter-based black-start, and machine-learning-assisted condition monitoring.