Exclusive: Amperesand targets data centers as the next big customer for its solid-state transformers | TechCrunch
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As data centers are projected to consume a significant percentage of electricity in the U.S. by 2028, tech companies are exploring diverse power sources like nuclear and solar. Amperesand's innovative transformer technology, which replaces traditional iron cores with silicon carbide, aims to improve energy regulation and facilitate the integration of various electricity formats. This solid-state transformer is modular and multi-port, capable of handling AC and DC formats and promoting resilience in power transition, allowing for a seamless response to grid issues. Amperesand is currently raising a Series A funding round following its previous success with a seed round.
Amperesand's technology replaces iron cores in transformers with silicon carbide, allowing better regulation of voltage and the integration of multiple power sources seamlessly.
The solid-state transformer platform is multi-port by design, modular in nature, capable of integrating diverse electricity formats, enhancing grid resilience.
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