HiPerGuard medium voltage Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) technology
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ABB expands power technology partnership with Applied Digital for AI-ready data centers
Globenewswire· 2025-11-13 12:31
Core Insights - ABB has expanded its partnership with Applied Digital to supply power infrastructure for a new AI Factory campus in North Dakota, focusing on medium voltage electrical infrastructure to meet the growing power demands of AI workloads [1][2][3] - The Polaris Forge 2 campus will feature 300 MW of AI data centers, with two buildings set to come online in 2026 and 2027, designed for future expansion [2][3] - The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and performance in large-scale AI facilities, utilizing ABB's innovative HiPerGuard medium voltage UPS technology [3][5] Company Overview - ABB is a global leader in electrification and automation, with over 140 years of history and approximately 110,000 employees worldwide [4] - The company focuses on enabling sustainable and resource-efficient operations across industries, promoting high performance and productivity [4] Partnership Details - The partnership with Applied Digital was first announced in June 2025, supporting the development of the first 400 MW AI Factory campus, Polaris Forge 1, in Ellendale, North Dakota [3] - The initial 200 MW capacity at the Polaris Forge 2 campus will be leased to a US-based Hyperscaler, showcasing the demand for high-performance AI infrastructure [3]