UL Solutions Inc. has announced a collaboration with the Open Compute Project (OCP), ABB, and Eaton to lead the review and enhancement of safety standards for data center power distribution. This industrywide effort aims to enable the safe and scalable deployment of next-generation AI data centers. As part of the initiative, UL Solutions is heading a Codes and Standards workstream within OCP’s new Power Distribution sub-project, working with regulators and standards organizations to update industry standards and develop science-based guidelines for high-voltage DC systems in data centers. The collaboration also emphasizes workforce training and practical commissioning practices to ensure safety, reliability, and interoperability as power architectures evolve to meet the demands of AI.

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