PR Newswire·Nov 12, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Vertiv Introduces Medium-Voltage Power System to Help AI Data Centers Connect to the Grid Faster and Free Indoor Space for Compute

Vertiv Holdings Co. introduced the Vertiv™ PowerNexus MV UPS, an outdoor-rated medium-voltage system combining power protection, fault ride-through, & AI power smoothing.
The solution is designed for colocation, neocloud, & hyperscale data centers to accelerate utility interconnection, optimize site utilization, & reduce reliance on diesel generators.
Deployed outdoors at the point of connection, the system preserves indoor space for compute while delivering up to 98.5% peak operating efficiency.
Shipments are expected to begin in mid-2027, with the unit supporting Class 1 critical load protection & integration with long-duration battery systems.
The platform includes simplified single-vendor skid architecture & a Power Systems Computer Aided Design (PSCAD) model for pre-deployment simulation.
Proof-of-concept demonstrations at Vertiv's Global Large Power R&D Center in Bologna, Italy, involved QTS, SoftBank, & Rosendin.
Testing validated stable performance across 0–100% loads, Class 1 voltage accuracy during rapid changes, & ride-through of significant voltage disturbances.
A dedicated Medium Voltage Laboratory at the Bologna facility is scheduled to become operational in 2027 for R&D, full-voltage validation, & customer engagement.
The new facility will support research into medium-voltage power architectures, including MV to 800 VDC conversion & battery energy storage technologies.