Microsoft: Can Superconductors Reshape Data Centre Power?

Microsoft is exploring the use of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) to revolutionize power delivery in AI-scale data centers, aiming to reduce transmission losses and boost capacity. HTS technology, which allows electricity to flow with zero resistance when cooled, could help overcome the growing power constraints faced by data centers due to increasing AI workloads and rack densities. This innovation promises to enhance efficiency, reduce physical footprint, and potentially reshape grid impact by minimizing the need for extensive traditional electrical infrastructure.