June 2026 Schneider Electric accelerated the development of solid-state transformer technology for high-density data centres, focusing on medium-voltage AC-to-DC conversion and 800-volt direct-current power architectures.
June 2026 ABB advanced its solid-state transformer development program for next-generation data-centre and grid applications, combining high-power semiconductors, digital controls, and compact power-conversion technology.
July 2025 The European Union’s SSTAR project published updated development results for its high-voltage solid-state transformer platform, designed to improve renewable-energy integration across transmission and distribution networks.
July 2025 UK Research and Innovation supported the approximately GBP 1.6 million ASSIST project to advance high-voltage solid-state transformer technology toward commercial grid and industrial applications.
May 2025 The TIGON consortium advanced testing of its solid-state transformer-equipped hybrid microgrid demonstration system in Spain, supporting the integration of alternating-current and direct-current distribution networks.