Rethinking Data Center Electrical Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities of 800VDC Power Systems
The unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming data center design. Industry initiatives centered around 800VDC power distribution have emerged as a promising pathway to reduce conversion stages, improve energy efficiency, lower copper usage, and support ultra-high-density computing environments. This presentation will examine the technical and economic drivers behind the transition toward Direct Current (DC) data centers, including increasing AI workloads, growing power demands, and evolving sustainability requirements. It will provide an overview of current industry developments, emerging technologies, and architectural approaches.
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- Zio Fraedo's
- 611 Gregory Lane
- Pleasant Hill, California
- United States 94523
- Starts 07 September 2026 03:22 PM UTC
- Ends 17 November 2026 06:00 AM UTC
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Speakers
Joel Liu of Eaton Global Data Center Segment
Rethinking Data Center Electrical Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities of 800VDC Power Systems
Biography:
Joel Liu, PhD., P.E. is the Direct Current Data Center Architect at Eaton's Global Data Center Segment, where he
focuses on next-generation power architectures for AI and high-density data centers. His previous experience
includes engineering leadership and technical positions at Eaton, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, and Thales, where
he led power system consulting business and developed advanced power systems. He received his Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and has published numerous technical papers and book
chapters in power systems and power quality. Dr. Liu is an IEEE Senior Member and a licensed Professional
Engineer in five U.S. states.
Agenda
No-host social at 5:30pm
Presentation at 6:00pm
Dinner at 7:00pm
Presentation continues at 7:45pm
Adjourn by 8:30pm