Eaton CEO signals data center power shift toward DC architecture

Electrical equipment maker Eaton is investing in solid-state transformers to capture growth from data centers migrating to direct current systems, though the company acknowledges timing of the industry-wide transition remains uncertain.

First covered Nov 5, 2026 · 9:05 AM PT · 1 article

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5d Utility Dive Eaton CEO: AC to DC migration for data centers ‘is real’ — The electrical equipment multinational says it’s poised to capitalize on the trend by investing in solid-state transformers.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-06 (#13)

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