Schneider Electric announced new power solutions at the YOTTA 2026 (September 28-30) held in Las Vegas on Monday, aimed at accelerating the deployment and expansion of AI ready data centers. These solutions cover medium-voltage distribution and high-density power infrastructure, enabling electrical systems to evolve in sync with the AI factories and digital services they support. At the heart of this release is the world's first fully software-defined medium-voltage switchgear, which is already in actual operation in a co-located data center in collaboration with Equinix.

Edé ric, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric, stated: "Today, data center operators are faced with not only the challenge of keeping up with the rapid growth, but also with building a resilient, highly efficient, and scalable power infrastructure for an increasingly digital world. Schneider Electric's software-defined medium-voltage architecture brings a higher level of flexibility, standardization, and energy intelligence to power distribution, helping customers to expand their businesses more efficiently while preparing for future needs. By combining software, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, we are empowering the next generation of more resilient and efficient data centers."

Software-Defined Medium Voltage: Establishing a New Category for Power Infrastructure

Based on a broader vision of software-defined energy, Schneider Electric is extending software-defined architecture to medium-voltage power infrastructure. This approach decouples system intelligence from physical hardware, establishing a new model for designing, deploying, and operating electrical infrastructure, enabling it to evolve in sync with the supported AI factories and digital services.

According to the comparison recorded in Schneider Electric's white paper 303, this method can increase the ordering and manufacturing speed by up to three times compared to traditional custom-made medium-voltage switchgear, and the on-site debugging and acceptance testing speed by up to two times. This solution also reduces system complexity: in a comparison of 20 panels, software-defined configuration reduces the use of wires by 87%, the number of terminals by 91%, and the amount of copper material by 85% in control wiring, while providing digital connection and analysis capabilities to enhance operational visibility.

The key elements of a software-defined medium-voltage architecture include:

• Standardized, configurable infrastructure:Replace highly customized, custom-engineered systems with modular and standardizable hardware, thereby enabling faster delivery.
• Software-enabled features:Transfer some capabilities from hardware to software, allowing customers to add new features and performance improvements without the need for physical modifications.
• Digital priority deployment:Standardized modules, automated testing, and an intuitive interface help to simplify ordering, manufacturing, debugging, and on-site acceptance.
• Full Lifecycle Flexibility:In-air updates allow for system upgrades without the need to replace hardware or shut down the system, while software-enabled features support continuous optimization. Predictive maintenance driven by the AI driver is achieved through EcoCare Services.

Schneider Electric stated that this software-defined medium-voltage solution has been put into actual operation through pilots with Equinix in a co-located data center environment.

The company stated that the pilot project will continue until 2027, and broader availability is expected to be launched in 2028. For more information, please visit the pages Software - Defined MV switchgear or read Software - Defined MV white paper. If you wish to receive updates on products and availability, you can sign up for interest.

RM AirSeT 38 Software Defined Expand the 6 kV medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear to 38 kV

Schneider Electric also announced the launch of RM AirSeT ™ 38 Software Defined, which is part of its mature AirSeT ™ platform and belongs to the secondary medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) without SF₆. RM AirSeT 38 extends this platform from 24 kV to 38 kV, and is specifically designed for the next generation of AI data centers.

With the advancement of AI, high-performance computing, and large-scale digital infrastructure driving up power density, many operators are planning 36/38 kV medium-voltage architectures to support higher power supply capabilities, simplify the design of medium-voltage backbone networks, and enable scalable campus deployments. RM AirSeT 38 is designed to meet this demand, providing greater flexibility for ultra-large cloud service providers and co-located service providers in their modernization of power distribution strategies.

RM AirSeT 38 supports high-density, scalable deployment in the following ways:

• None SF ₆ Technology:Using pressurized pure air insulation and vacuum arc extinguishing technology to replace SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride, a potent greenhouse gas), fluorine-containing gases, or proprietary mixed gases.
• Compact GIS Design:Supports installation in limited spaces and high densities, while achieving a standardized and repeatable medium-voltage architecture in data center deployments.
• Software-Defined Capabilities:A standardized digital architecture is designed to simplify configuration, speed up debugging, and support evolution throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Operational visibility:Digital monitoring and sensing options provide system performance visualization and can be configured according to the customer's cybersecurity requirements.

The company plans to start accepting orders in 2027, with the first batch of deliveries expected in 2028. If you wish to receive updates regarding RM AirSeT 38, you may register your interest.

Galaxy VXL brings high-density UPS power to the data center prepared for AI.

Schneider Electric also highlighted Galaxy VXL, which is its latest high-density, modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed for the next generation of AI ready data centers and large-scale digital infrastructure. Galaxy VXL is specifically engineered to meet the power requirements of AI workloads, combining industry-leading power density, operational efficiency, and resilience in an ultra-compact form factor.

As the deployment of AI promotes increased rack density and more dynamic load curves, data center operators need to be able to quickly respond to fluctuating demands while maximizing the power infrastructure of their spare capacity. Galaxy VXL helps customers maintain reliable and high-quality power supply in AI and high-performance computing environments, in order to support scalable growth and business continuity.

The main advantages include:

• Industry-leading power density:The stand-alone frame can provide up to 1.25 MW, which occupies at most 70% less space than the previous generation of systems, helping customers to maximize the IT capacity and floor space.
• Optimize efficiency and sustainability:Galaxy VXL is designed to promote more efficient operation, reduce total cost of ownership, and support long-term sustainable development goals – compared to its predecessor products, CO emits 31% less over its entire lifecycle.
• Passed AI workload verification:Dynamic power curve design for AI clusters and high-density computing environments helps to ensure power quality, resilience, and availability.
• Extensible and service-friendly architecture:Schneider Electric's third-party verified Live Swap technology allows operators to add, upgrade, or replace power modules without planned downtime, supporting future expansion while maintaining normal operations.
• Digital priority in operations:Integrated EcoStruxure ™ monitoring and digital services can provide visibility, predictive maintenance, and full lifecycle optimization for critical power infrastructure.

Availability

Galaxy VXL has been listed globally and supports both lithium-ion and VRLA battery technologies, providing customers with flexible energy storage options to meet their requirements for resilience, performance, and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Galaxy VXL product page.

Schneider Electric makes its debut at Yotta

Schneider Electric is the Yotta level sponsor of this event, representing the highest level of sponsorship. Company executives will speak at the following forum:

• Software - Defined Energy : The Next Era of Digital Infrastructure
• September 29th, 10:10:Melton Chang, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric's Power Systems Division, appeared on stage alongside Greg Metcalf, Global Senior Director of Design at Equinix.
• Energy Transformation Keynote
• September 29th, 10:30:Schneider Electric's Senior Vice President of Data Center Business and Chief Technology Officer Jim Simonelli.
• Building the AI Power Plant : The Technologies Behind Bring Your Own Power
• September 29th, 11:40:Melton Chang and EPC Power Corp, President and Chief Product Officer; Devin Dilley; Volta Grid, Vice President of Data Center and Microgrid Development; David Bell all on stage together.
• From Grid Constraints to AI Growth : The New Blueprint for Energy and Digital Infrastructure ( Energy Transformation Lunch , seats are limited )
• September 29th, 12:30–2:00:Hosted by Jim Simonelli, with the participation of Melton Chang, AVAIO Digital (Chief Executives), Mark McComiskey, GE Vernova, Aero Data Centers & H2 Commercialization Leader Kassy Hart, as well as Rowan Digital Infrastructure (Purchasing Director) and Aaron Norris.

Schneider Electric executives who can still be interviewed on-site include:

• Melton Chang, Executive Vice President of the Power System Division
• Jim Simonelli, Senior Vice President of Data Center Business and Chief Technology Officer

At Booth 701, Schneider Electric will conduct a comprehensive IT pod demonstration using its Smart Spatial digital twin platform, covering construction, operation, and maintenance:

• Construction:Software-defined medium-voltage switchgear, Galaxy VXL UPS, NetShelter power racks and power supply racks, Motivair cooling doors, Motivair inside the rack, CDU and CDU50, iLine track busbars, as well as 800 VDC sidecar.
• Operation:EcoStruxure Foresight, AVEVA Unified Operations Center and EcoStruxure IT DCIM software.
• Maintenance:EcoCare for Data Centers and EcoConsult.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy technology, promoting efficiency and sustainability through the electrification, automation, and digitalization of industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and power grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, thereby enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. Its product portfolio includes smart devices, software-defined architectures, AI drive systems, digital services, and expert consulting. The company employs 160,000 people and has 1 million partners in over 100 countries worldwide, and it consistently ranks among the most sustainable companies in the world.

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