Data centre infrastructure is at the heart of a new partnership between Ampace and DG Matrix, as the companies unveil the first UL-certified, grid-active battery energy storage system integrated with a multi-port solid-state transformer (SST) platform.
This collaboration represents a major advance in delivering safe, efficient and AI-ready power systems for next-generation data centres. It also aligns with key industry frameworks, including NVIDIA’s 800 VDC AI Factory and the Open Compute Project’s Mount Diablo.
Following a detailed review of competing solutions, Ampace selected DG Matrix for its commercially proven SST technology, rapid dynamic power response and ability to support both AC and DC architectures. DG Matrix’s Power Router and SideCar platforms allow Ampace’s high-energy storage systems to connect seamlessly into AI-native power pathways, delivering real-time load smoothing, UPS-grade protection and grid-support functions.
The companies say that the timing is critical, with industry reports highlighting the shift towards grid-active, electronics-based systems designed to meet AI’s extreme electrical demands. AI factories are driving power density towards megawatt-class racks and introducing synchronised load swings that challenge traditional infrastructure. NVIDIA’s recent 800 VDC architecture blog reinforced the move towards simplified DC distribution, embedded storage and fast-response electronics – principles reflected in the Ampace–DG Matrix solution.
“AI is fundamentally reshaping how power infrastructure must be designed and operated,” said Brad Li, president of Ampace ESS. “Together, we are defining a new class of UL-certified, grid-active BESS that is purpose-built to meet the real-world demands of AI data centres.”
The companies will jointly validate, certify and deploy systems for hyperscale, colocation and enterprise AI data centres, offering faster deployment, resilience and operational flexibility.
