Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that traditional overseas power supply manufacturers are facing risks of reshaping their market landscape due to the large-scale application of 800Vdc technology, prompting them to seek collaboration or outsourcing with Chinese companies [1] - Chinese companies possess key advantages such as accumulated power electronics technology, rapid response capabilities, and high-quality engineering teams, which may allow them to participate as Tier 1 suppliers in the upgrade process and potentially achieve excellent returns [1] Group 2 - The current power supply system for data centers relies on UPS as the primary power source, with electricity first entering through the utility grid and being transformed through various voltage levels before reaching the cabinets [1] - According to NVIDIA's white paper, the second-generation solution will introduce new HVDC systems while retaining UPS as a transitional element, expected to be implemented in NVL144 cabinets by the second half of 2026 [2] - The third generation will eliminate UPS and incorporate self-generation facilities and electrochemical storage to handle power fluctuations from AI loads, with applications anticipated in NVL576 cabinets by the second half of 2027 [2] - The fourth generation aims to further integrate HVDC, transformers, and distribution systems, promoting the use of medium-voltage rectifiers and solid-state transformers, with structural innovations expected to be commercially available by 2028 and technological breakthroughs by 2029-2030 [2]
招商证券:中企或作为Tier1参与到供电升级中 有望获得优异回报