At NVIDIA GTC, Delta Electronics unveils environmentally friendly AI hardware. The swift expansion of generative AI is propelling an unprecedented surge in energy consumption within data centers. Presently, these centers already account for over 1% of global electricity usage, a figure projected to triple by 2030 due to the immense power demands of AI models behind technologies such as chatbots and image generators. Major players like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and NVIDIA are gearing up to expand their data infrastructure, with power needs for hyperscale and exascale data centers set to soar into the gigawatt range. While traditional energy sources like nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, geothermal, and solar power will contribute, integrating efficiency into AI infrastructure is paramount, necessitating a coordinated effort across the tech industry.
At the recent NVIDIA GTC conference, Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese electronics company, discussed innovative advancements aimed at optimizing energy utilization in gigawatt-scale data centers crucial for training large AI models. Ralf Pieper, R&D Director of Delta’s Custom Design Business Unit, emphasized the inevitability of gigawatt-scale data centers for AI applications and highlighted Delta’s ongoing efforts to develop innovative solutions for efficient power conversion and delivery to AI computing chips.
Delta’s latest data center hardware includes modular racks, high-efficiency power shelves, and pioneering voltage regulators mounted vertically to GPU boards to minimize energy loss. The ORV3 Racks and 50Vdc Busbars efficiently distribute power, with shelves supporting 8,000W output and boasting efficiencies of up to 97.5%. Delta’s DC-DC converters significantly enhance GPU power supply, achieving energy savings of up to 15% through innovative voltage regulator modules. Modular solid-state state transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and the 80 kW power shelf further enhance energy efficiency and reliability in AI data centers.
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Delta, a global leader in power supplies and thermal management since 1971, focuses on delivering innovative, energy-efficient solutions for data centers, renewable energy, EV charging, and more. With a mission to provide clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow, Delta has a strong track record of receiving global awards for business achievements, innovative technologies, and commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Delta’s expertise in high-efficiency power electronics enables the development of groundbreaking solutions to support the AI megatrend while optimizing power conversion cycles from the grid to the chip. Delta estimates that its high-efficiency products have helped customers save nearly 40 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) since 2010, equivalent to powering approximately 3.73 million average American homes for a year.
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