Novos Power provides a Variable Airgap Solid‑State Transformer (VASST) that connects directly to 13–48 kV utility feeds, eliminating the need for traditional 480 V step‑down transformers. The solid‑state architecture delivers high‑density, megawatt‑scale power with millisecond‑level response to rapid GPU load swings, reducing footprint and improving efficiency for hyperscale AI and high‑performance computing data centers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
AI and high-performance computing data centers experience rapid, megawatt‑scale load swings on millisecond timescales, which strain traditional 480 V step‑down transformers and limit power density and responsiveness.
Solution
Novos Power offers a Variable Airgap Solid‑State Transformer (VASST) that connects directly to 13–48 kV utility feeds, eliminating the need for legacy 480 V transformers. The solid‑state architecture provides high‑density, scalable power conversion with dynamic, millisecond‑level response to GPU load variations. Built on DOE and NASA‑funded research, the VASST leverages patented power‑electronics designs to deliver stable megawatt output while reducing footprint and improving efficiency. By integrating directly with utility distribution, the system simplifies infrastructure and enables tighter power management for AI workloads.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hyperscale cloud providers, AI‑focused data center operators, and large‑scale compute facilities that require fast, high‑density power conversion for GPU‑intensive workloads.
Features
- Direct 13–48 kV utility interconnects bypassing conventional 480 V step‑down transformers
- Variable airgap solid‑state conversion technology for rapid, millisecond‑scale load regulation
- High‑density, scalable power delivery suitable for megawatt‑level AI compute loads
- Patented power‑electronics architecture with over 30 issued patents and 300+ peer‑reviewed publications supporting reliability
- Compact form factor that reduces infrastructure footprint and improves overall system efficiency