By ZHAO RUIXUE in Jinan and HU QING in Qingdao |

China Daily |

An employee demonstrates the operation of the world's first high-voltage AC/DC prefabricated substation designed for AI computing infrastructure. ZHANG JINGANG/FOR CHINA DAILY

A new generation of factory-built prefabricated substations capable of delivering stable and highly efficient power to artificial intelligence computing infrastructure officially began operations recently in Qingdao, Shandong province.

Developed by Qingdao-based TGOOD Electric Co Ltd, the facility is believed to be the world's first high-voltage AC/DC prefabricated substation designed for AI computing infrastructure. Industry experts said the innovation could help address one of the most pressing challenges facing the rapid expansion of AI computing capacity, namely, ensuring access to sufficient, reliable and cost-effective electricity.