Data centers live and die by one number: uptime. Before discussing megawatts, efficiencies, or power architectures, one must understand what the industry actually demands from its power infrastructure. The Uptime Institute’s Tier Classification System has become the de facto benchmark, ranging from Tier 1, which tolerates up to 28 hours of downtime per year, to…
If you’ve been following my work, you know I’ve been writing about Solid State Transformers (SSTs) for years. In my article on DC microgrids, I described how “solid-state transformers (SSTs) are composed of modular, multi-stage elements that can be disconnected in the event of a fault” and praised their ability to “control or limit short-circuit…
Decarbonizing our energy systems hinges on one fundamental principle: electrification. In order to shift away from fossil fuels, renewables are the cornerstone of this transition, with nuclear serving as a valuable bridge during the transformation. But simply generating clean energy isn’t enough; we need intelligent, flexible distribution networks capable of managing variable sources and diverse…
While reading this short article, I suggest listening to the legendary song Thunderstruck by the legendary hard rock band AC/DC (although High Voltage might be more appropriate for the article given its title, the intro riff of Thunderstruck is by far the best the band has ever produced, and what’s more, the lyrics mention being…
1st July 2025, I am thrilled to start this new life chapter as researcher and teacher in Power Electronics at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) – School of Engineering and Management Vaud (HEIG-VD), in Yverdon-les-Bains Switzerland. I work litterally a stone’s throw from my hometown Ste-Croix, home of music automatons…
