ABB Launches Infinitus Direct Current Portfolio to Power AI Data Center Infrastructure
Mumbai, September 21, 2026: Industrial technology firm ABB has introduced Infinitus, a source-to-rack direct current (DC) portfolio designed to address the surging energy demands of AI data centers.
According to a press release, the technology aims to accelerate the adoption of DC architectures, boosting energy efficiency and reducing physical infrastructure footprints to accommodate higher computing capacity. According to estimates by the International Energy Agency, global data center electricity demand is projected to more than double by 2030, with next-generation AI chips expected to require 1 MW per rack or more.
By utilizing 800 VDC distribution, the system eliminates redundant conversion steps and reduces heat losses compared to traditional alternating current (AC) setups. A recent study by BCG and ABB indicates that DC distribution yields energy efficiency gains exceeding 5 percent. For a 500 MW data center, this efficiency improvement frees up 25 MW of additional power for IT loads, representing over US $300 million in potential annual revenue. The portfolio integrates solid-state transformer technology, medium-voltage powertrains, power distribution, and cooling optimization. Initial components are scheduled for production within the next twelve months, with the first DC-native facilities expected to be operational within two to three years.
Giampiero Frisio, President, ABB Electrification, said: “ABB has pioneered DC technology for more than 25 years across several segments. We are working closely with chipmakers, hyperscale customers, supply partners and industry bodies to set the standards and the pace for the roll-out of high-efficiency DC architectures. Infinitus is the first portfolio providing the building blocks for any data center architecture – either DC native or hybrid AC/ DC – to power next-generation AI chips efficiently. This technology will bring similar energy efficiency gains to other energy-intensive industries such as large scale manufacturing, renewables and marine operations.”
