Ampace, a leader in advanced lithium-ion energy storage, has partnered with DG Matrix to introduce the first UL-certified, grid-active Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrated with a multi-port solid-state transformer (SST). This collaboration aims to enhance the power infrastructure for AI data centers, ensuring efficiency and safety in an era where power demands are rapidly increasing.
The strategic partnership was announced on December 16, 2025, and highlights the urgent need for innovative energy solutions that can support the extreme electrical demands of modern AI workloads. The new BESS is designed to meet industry standards, including those set by NVIDIA’s 800 VDC AI Factory and the Open Compute Project’s Mount Diablo guidelines.
Innovative Technology Meets Industry Demand
Ampace chose DG Matrix following an extensive evaluation of available technologies, selecting them for their proven multi-port SST technology and exceptional dynamic power response capabilities. The integration of DG Matrix’s Power Router and SideCar platforms enables Ampace’s high-energy storage systems to seamlessly connect to AI-centric power architectures. This integration provides essential features such as real-time load smoothing, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protection, and grid support.
As highlighted in reports by Axios and Power Electronics News, the demand for grid-active, electronics-based power systems is accelerating. These systems are crucial for addressing the rigorous energy requirements of AI factories, which are pushing power density toward megawatt-class racks and creating rapid load fluctuations that challenge traditional energy infrastructures.
The partnership between Ampace and DG Matrix not only represents a significant technological advancement but also a shift toward more effective power management systems. The integrated solution allows for controlled ramp rates, real-time power shaping, and grid-interactive features, which collectively enhance power quality and reduce infrastructure expenses.
Leadership Insights on Future Energy Infrastructure
Brad Li, President of Ampace, emphasized the changing landscape of power infrastructure: “AI is fundamentally reshaping how power infrastructure must be designed and operated. As AI workloads drive higher power density and more dynamic load profiles, the industry requires a new class of battery-enabled infrastructure. The future is not passive backup—it is grid-active, DC-native, and software-defined.”
Haroon Inam, CEO of DG Matrix, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Ampace brings world-class energy storage performance and manufacturing scale. By pairing their battery platform with our SST architecture, we are enabling operators to transition to grid-active, DC-native power systems capable of supporting the next generation of AI factories.”
The collaboration aims to validate, certify, and deploy integrated systems specifically for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise AI data centers. This initiative promises to provide customers with quicker deployment timelines, improved resilience, and increased operational flexibility.
As both companies move forward with their shared vision, their efforts underscore the importance of innovation in energy storage and distribution, paving the way for the future of AI-driven power systems.
