The Power Infrastructure Partnership provides innovative solutions for a 400-megawatt new data center campus in North Dakota, USA, to address the power demands of artificial intelligence (AI)
The new medium-voltage power architecture adopting ABB HiPerGuard medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can promote the improvement of efficiency and reliability in data centers
ABB’s supply chain scale and production capacity facilitate the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers
Applied Digital, a next-generation data center construction operator, announced an infrastructure partnership with ABB at its new 400-megawatt campus in North Dakota, USA. Both sides will meet the demands of the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology by developing fast, reliable and highly energy-efficient solutions. As part of the long-term cooperation, the first batch of orders was signed in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. The specific financial details have not been disclosed.
ABB HiPerGuard medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply
The core of the cooperation is the new medium-voltage power architecture that adopts ABB HiPerGuard medium-voltage static uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This pioneering technology in the industry can help artificial intelligence (AI) data centers reduce the floor space of power facilities while enhancing power density and energy efficiency. The cooperation covers the complete design and development of the power infrastructure in the park, with a focus on enhancing the energy efficiency and resilience of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) facilities.
Traditional data centers generally use low-voltage power distribution and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. However, after switching to medium-voltage UPS systems and power distribution solutions, data centers can expand more efficiently with 25-megawatt modules. The reduction in the number of components and cables makes installation simpler and more reliable. Operating at higher voltages, combined with lower conversion losses and less heat generation, can significantly enhance energy efficiency.
Todd Gale, the chief Development Officer of Applied Digital, said: “Our collaboration with ABB will completely transform the way the industry designs large-scale data centers.” Through ABB’s cutting-edge technologies and global resources, we are reshaping the landscape of power infrastructure to meet the growing demand for large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) factories.
Massimiliano Cifalitti, global President of ABB Electric Smart Power, said: “Such collaborations are accelerating the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and creating a more competitive and resilient power infrastructure.” ABB technology is designed to achieve outstanding performance. Relying on the dedicated production capacity of its global production network and industry-leading innovation capabilities, the ABB team has the ability to achieve large-scale and rapid delivery.
ABB’s early investment in the new generation of medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply (UPS) technology has already borne fruit. At present, many large-scale data centers and research institutions in North America and Europe that pursue higher energy efficiency and power density have taken the lead in adopting the HiPerGuard solution. As the power density of artificial intelligence (AI) drives the innovation of power architecture, ABB’s medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions are opening up a more efficient future for data centers.
Applied Digital is an enterprise dedicated to the development, construction and operation of the next generation of data centers and infrastructure. Unlike traditional data centers, its customized facilities are designed to unlock the potential of accelerated computing, providing secure, scalable and sustainable digital hosting services, and supporting CSaaS and GPU-as-a-service solutions. With deep hyperscale experience and abundant power supply, Applied Digital supports AI factories, AI/ machine learning (AI/ML), blockchain and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
