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What Solid State Transformers Mean for Data Centers
Jun 18, 2026
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Why Google is Turning to Virtual Power Plants
Jun 12, 2026
54m 05s
How Google Built the Future of Data Centers
Jun 4, 2026
56m 39s
The Future of Liquid Cooling
May 27, 2026
25m 33s
Solid-State Transformers: The Bridge to 800 VDC?
May 13, 2026
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| 6/18/26 | ![]() What Solid State Transformers Mean for Data Centers | The transformer is a key component of power delivery, but its core design dates to the 19th century. A number of startups are working to build a better transformer using software-defined power electronics that are ready for the AI era. One of those companies is DG Matrix. It focuses on solid-state transformers, which are emerging as as a critical piece of the infrastructure for next-generation AI data center. DG Matrix CEO and cofounder Haroon Inam joins us to discuss solid-state transformers, and how a multi-port design can provide new options for savings and efficiency in the data center power chain. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - Why Power Transformers Are Ripe for Disruption 01:05 - Haroon Inam's Journey in Power Electronics 04:15 - Types of Transformers and Their Availability 07:15 - Why Multi-Port SSTs Matter 15:00 - How Can SSTs Help Data Centers? 18:00 - The DG Matrix Offering 22:45 - SSTs and the 800 VDC Transition 25:15 - What the 800 VDC Shift May Look Like 32:30 - What Are the Challenges to SST Adoption 37:00 - Partnerships with Exowatt and InfraPartners 40:00 - The Road Ahead for DG Matrix ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW DG Matrix https://www.dgmatrix.com/ Solid-State Transformers Could Reshape the Future of AI https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/p/solid-state-transformers-could-reshape Haroon Inam on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harooninam/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Solid-State Transformers and the Future of AI https://youtu.be/fyN9_9wz-3M Exowatt: The Solar Startup Aiming to Transform Data Centers https://youtu.be/KPdI5OW-TUw?si=8a10IaGZGQAcbWEF Data Centers, AI and the Future of Power https://youtu.be/EYo2YK7L5q0?si=u6kDairimGUARt3b All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Why Google is Turning to Virtual Power Plants✨ | virtual power plantsdata centers+4 | Elisa Wood | GoogleVoltus Energy+1 | PJM InterconnectionEastern half of the country | virtual power plantdata center power crunch+5 | — | 54m 05s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() How Google Built the Future of Data Centers✨ | data center innovationhyperscale computing+3 | Joe Kava | GoogleData Center World | — | data centersGoogle+5 | — | 56m 39s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() The Future of Liquid Cooling✨ | liquid coolingAI workloads+4 | Rich Whitmore | MotivairSchneider Electric | Buffalo, N.Y. | liquid coolingAI+6 | — | 25m 33s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Solid-State Transformers: The Bridge to 800 VDC?✨ | power distributiondata centers+5 | Dafna Granot | Solid-State TransformersSolarEdge | 800 VDC | data centers800 VDC+5 | — | 26m 17s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Using AI to Unlock More Power for Data Centers✨ | AI in data centerspower optimization+3 | Amit Narayan | GridCARE | OregonUnited States | AIdata centers+5 | — | 26m 42s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() The State of the Data Center 2026✨ | data centersAI+4 | Bill Kleyman | Data Center WorldAFCOM | Washington, D.C. | data centerconference+5 | — | 44m 21s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() The Solar Startup Aiming to Transform Data Centers✨ | solar powerdata centers+4 | Nic Bustamante | Exowatt | — | solar-powered data centersrenewable energy+4 | — | 42m 40s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() What's Next for Onsite Energy and Data Center Power✨ | onsite powerdata center growth+4 | Scott Yappen | Wartsila | U.S. | onsite energydata centers+5 | — | 36m 23s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Solving the Speed to Power Problem✨ | AI capacity constraintsonsite power solutions+3 | Ned Buschelman | APR EnergyData Center Richness | — | data centerAI services+5 | — | 21m 06s | |
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| 2/10/26 | ![]() The State of Enterprise Data Centers in 2026✨ | enterprise data centersAI adoption+4 | Ryan Mallory | Flexential | 2026 | enterprise data centersAI+5 | — | 31m 04s | |
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Data Centers and Energy: Bridging the Knowledge Gap✨ | data centersenergy sector+5 | Arushi Sharma Frank | Center for Strategic and International StudiesConstellation Energy+3 | — | data centersenergy+6 | — | 1h 07m 13s | |
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Data Centers in Space: Talking Tech With Space Pioneer Chris Stott✨ | data centers in spacetechnology+4 | Chris Stott | Lonestar Data Holdings | the moonouter space | data centersspace technology+5 | — | 33m 37s | |
| 1/6/26 | ![]() Beyond Hydrogen: ECL Hosts NVIDIA's Most Advanced Racks✨ | data centersAI innovation+4 | Yuval Bachar | ChatGPTECL+1 | — | data centerAI+5 | — | 43m 06s | |
| 12/11/25 | ![]() How AI is Reshaping Data Center Design✨ | AI in data center designcloud computing+4 | Sara Martin | HED | — | AIdata center design+6 | — | 43m 49s | |
| 12/4/25 | ![]() The Equinix 3.0 Vision: Connecting the AI-Powered World | The Internet is a network of networks. And it's the connections between these networks that can transform a local business into a global enterprise. From the early days of the Internet, Equinix has been one of the primary places where these connections happen. Equinix has made nearly half a million interconnections between the 10,000 companies using its 270 data centers around the world, making it a key player in the growth of colocation services and cloud computing. How is Equinix positioned for the AI boom? To find out, we sat down with DD Dasgupta, the Vice President of Product Marketing at Equinix. DD shared his take on the power of ecosystems in the AI economy, the future of inference, and how Equinix is helping enterprise customers chart their way through the AI landscape. Here's an overview of the conference between Data Center Richness host Rich Miller and DD Dasgupta of Equinix. 00:00 - Intro to DD Dasgupta and his Data Center Journey 02:45 - Overview of Equinix and its global data center ecosystem 04:00 - The AI Opportunity for Equinix and "Equinix 3.0" 07:25 - How Enterprise Customers are Using AI 12:55 - The Ecosystem Outlook - Which Verticals Are Using AI Most? 16:15 - The Equinix Take on Where Inference Will Live 20:25 - Solution Validation Labs - Test Before You Deploy At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterrichness.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Equinix https://www.equinix.com/ Distributed AI at Equinix https://www.equinix.com/solutions/distributed-ai Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why Data Centers Are Moving to Power-Rich Locations https://youtu.be/AlIwlsiLa5M Data Center Innovation in the Age of AI https://youtu.be/P_0U0SLFJc8?si=Khxv-My10V0V3slU How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030 https://youtu.be/IUO8fUWNoX8?si=FmoHM5EuAjOAlnpn All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx Thumbnail Image via Equinix | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | ![]() Applied Digital's Big Pivot to AI Data Centers | One of the big data center stories of 2025 is the big shift of capacity from crypto to AI computing. In recent months, companies that got their start in crypto infrastructure have signed deals with the largest players in hyperscale AI, winning contracts worth billions of dollars. One of those is Applied Digital, which has been one of the busiest players in 2025, singing deals for 600 megawatts of capacity on its data center campus in North Dakota. Our guest today is Wes Cummins, the founder and CEO of Applied Digital, who provides an insider's view on the journey from bitcoin to AI, and how Applied Digital made North Dakota a hyperscale data center market. Here's an overview of the discussion between Data Center Richness host Rich Miller and Applied Digital CEO Wes Cummins: 00:00 - From Bitcoin to Hyperscale: Wes Cummins' Data Center Journey 02:00 - 2025: A Big Year for Applied Digital 08:15 - 5 Pillars of Data Center Success (Why Capital Matters) 15:25 - Why North Dakota? 20:00 - The Crypto to HPC to AI Transition 23:00 - The Design Differences Between Crypto and AI 31:20 - Flexibility for the Inference-Powered Future 36:45 - The Road Ahead: More Hyperscalers in More Places ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterrichness.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Applied Digital https://www.applieddigital.com/ 200 MW Hyperscale Lease Announcement https://ir.applieddigital.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/132/applied-digital-announces-5-billion-ai-factory-lease-with Wes Cummins on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-cummins-63114481/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why Data Centers Are Moving to Power-Rich Locations https://youtu.be/AlIwlsiLa5M Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU A Closer Look at Two-Phase Liquid Cooling https://youtu.be/w_Us94JgYzc All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | ![]() On-Site Generation and the Future of AI Power | There's been Gigawatts of on-site power procured for data centers this year. And there's likely much more to come as the rise of AI boosts demand for data center capacity. Today on Data Center Richness our topic is on-site power and the new energy landscape. Our guest is KC Mares of Megawatt Consulting, who has worked with many of the most consequential companies and projects in the history of the data center industry. At a time when site selection and power availability are evolving rapidly, KC is helping data center operators adapt to this new world, especially in deploying on-site generation. Mares believes on-site power is not just a bridge solution, but a key strategy for the future as data centers diversify their power resources. Today on Data Center Richness, KC shares his insights on the energy landscape, the growth of on-site power, and the road ahead for digital infrastructure. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - The Rise of On-Site Power at Data Centers 01:02 - About KC Mares and his Data Center Journey 04:00 - The State of Data Center Site Selection 08:50 - How AI Has Changed The Equation 18:12 - Turbine Availability & Scaling On-Site Power 27:20 - Energy Storage as an Enabler for Solar and Wind 38:50 - Community Relations and Data Centers in the Headlines 45:15 - The Road Ahead: How AI Can Be A Force for A Better Grid ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Megawatt Consulting https://megawattconsulting.com/ KC Mares on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcmares/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power (Dan Crosby) https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU?si=PyyLwfBINXWtI8oo Unlocking Power for AI Growth (Tyler Norris) https://youtu.be/D6-1QxRRxoA?si=VHUbBdImjKbqAs4g Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy https://youtu.be/Z-udNWq2bAg?si=vHOizsz7AqT5M7eQ Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | ![]() An Inside Look at the Data Center Development Journey | Data centers are economic engines of the new economy. Every data center starts as an idea, with a location attached. It takes a lot of funding, planning and execution to create these complex facilities. Today on Data Center Richness, we share a behind-the-scenes look at how investors and developers work together to bring a data center project from concept to reality. Our guests are Sabey Data Centers President Tim Mirick and Jeff Kanne, the President and CEO of National Real Estate Advisors. The two companies have been working together since 2010, with National Real Estate providing the capital to enable Sabey its footprint across the US. It's a fascinating conversation that provides a glimpse into how these relationships work, and how investment strategy and company culture translate into new to support data center customers. And how those models adapt to the super-sized development environment of 2025 and beyond. Here's an overview of the discussion, hosted by Rich Miller of Data Center Richness. 00:00 - Intro: Why Capital Matters in Data Center Development 01:30 - Tim Mirick's Data Center Journey, and the Sabey Data Centers story. 05:00 - Meet Jeff Kanne, and National Real Estate Advisors 08:15 - The Investor Perspective: How NREA Evaluates Development Opportunities 11:20 - The Operator Perspective: How Sabey Approaches Project Development 14:45 - Sabey's Growth Story - Expanding Beyond the Pacific Northwest 22:50 - The Next Phase: Why Austin? 26:25 - The Current AI Boom: Assessing Risk and Opportunity 31:50 - Developing Strategy in a Complex Market 36:00 - Customer Models - Enterprise vs. Hyperscale vs Neoclouds 39:45 - The Road Ahead: How Sabey and NREA See the Future ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Sabey Data Centers https://sabeydatacenters.com/ National Real Estate Advisors https://natadvisors.com/ Sabey Expands Power Availability Across Key Campuses https://sabeydatacenters.com/news/sabey-expands-power-availability-across-key-campuses Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: What's Next in Data Center Investing? https://youtu.be/XITavRKbXF4?si=eDV53Vj3a0bj9AmM What's Next for Data Center Real Estate? https://youtu.be/H2FFJfm5wug?si=ITkZ2ILcyrqyXjn6 All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | ![]() What Data Center Innovation Looks Like in the Age of AI | What Data Center Innovation Looks Like in the Age of AI Data center development is moving fast, and so is the computing technology that lives inside them. The AI boom is accelerating just about everything, placing a premium on innovation. So what does data center innovation look like in 2025 and beyond? To explore this question, we turned to Phill Lawson-Shanks, the Chief Innovation Officer at Aligned Data Centers. Phill has been involved in transformative work in the sector for years, from the edge of the network to the center of the data hall. On today's show, Phill shares how modular designs are helping Aligned keep pace with new technology and new hardware, adapting to changes in power and cooling infrastructure, and all the while staying keenly focused on sustainability. 00:00 - Intro and Phill's "Data Center Journey" 04:16 - What innovation looks like in the age of AI 08:45 - The importance of modularity in an evolving design environment 14:20 - Managing infrastructure through the cloud to AI transition 19:45 - Extending innovation to site selection and the power landscape 24:30 - Prioritizing sustainabilty in a rapidly-evolving energy industry 27:30 - Future-proofing cooling infrastructure 31:30 - The Next 5 Years - How Phill sees it ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Aligned Data Centers https://aligneddc.com/ Phil Lawson-Shanks on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/plawsonshanks/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: How Aligned is Tackling the Data Center Density Challenge https://youtu.be/_zeLScBMDxk?si=k6t3xZIJKfWbBdjl A Closer Look at Two-Phase Liquid Cooling https://youtu.be/w_Us94JgYzc How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030 https://youtu.be/IUO8fUWNoX8?si=QjhHEBlvx3fMR0Z All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | ![]() Decoding Data Center Power with Dan Crosby | Energy is the lifeblood of every data center. As the AI boom has gained velocity, the focus on energy has intensified as power demand has effectively maxed out existing grid capacity in major data center markets. Understanding the finer points of power has never been more important. Dan Crosby has helped explain the complexities of the energy market for the data center sector. Dan is the founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors, where he and his team helped deploy clients deploy multiple gigawatts of data center projects in 2024. On this edition of the Data Center Richness. Dan shared his take on how long the current power constraints might last, the growing profile of natural gas for powering large loads, and the opportunities and challenges in deploying onsite power at data centers. 00:00 - Why energy matters right now. 01:32 - Dan Crosby's "Data Center Journey" and background 04:00 - How Legend Energy Advisors works with data center clients. 06:20 - How long will key data center markets remain power-constrained. 10:50 - Onsite power for data centers - the opportunities and challenges. 15:45 - Designing loads and grids - how to manage dynamic power. 18:12 - What are the best strategies to collaborate with utilities? 21:11 - Load flexibility, and how to make it work. 25:15 - The rising profile of natural gas, and the role of renewable energy. 32:50 - Data centers as anchor customers for next-generation nuclear. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Legend Energy Advisors https://legendenergyadvisors.com/ Dan Crosby on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-crosby-a58a3212/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Data Centers, AI and the Future of Power (Elisa Wood) https://youtu.be/EYo2YK7L5q0?si=ewmU1WMbkHU2lnSh Unlocking Power for AI Growth (Tyler Norris) https://youtu.be/D6-1QxRRxoA?si=VHUbBdImjKbqAs4g Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy https://youtu.be/Z-udNWq2bAg?si=vHOizsz7AqT5M7eQ All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental thumbnail art by Storyblocks Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | ![]() What Every Local Official Should Know About Data Centers | When a data center project comes to town, a question often asked by residents and local officials is "what's in it for us?" What if there was a guide that could help local officials understand the upside of how digital services can transform their work and their community? Today we continue our series on data centers and community controversies. Our guest is Ilissa Miller, the CEO of iMiller Public Relations, who has deep experience communicating the benefits of digital infrastructure. Iliisa has also held local office in her community, a role that informs her current work with the OIX Digital Infrastructure Framework, which provides guidance for community planners and economic development officials. The goal is to empower community leaders to understand the infrastructure they have, what they need, and how to plan for what's coming. Ilissa has also has insights into the current challenges for data centers in community relations. Here's an overview of the conversation between host RIch Miller and Ilissa Miller of iMiller PR: 00:00 - A Framework for Better Community Conversations 02:20 - From Opera to Digital Infrastructure: Ilissa Miller's Data Center Journey 05:20 - iMiller PR and its Mission and Services 07:40 - The History of Data Centers and Secrecy 13:50 - How to Improve the Media Narrative 17:30 - Introducing the Digital Infrastructure Framework 21:00 - Digital Infrastructure as a Tool for Master Planning 22:00 - Getting the Word Out 24:30 -Helping Communities Understand the Benefits of Digital Services 26:40 - Where to Learn More ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW: The OIX Digital Infrastructure Framework https://www.oix.org/standards-and-certifications/oix-dif-standard/ iMiller Public Relations https://www.imillerpr.com/ Follow Ilissa Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilissamiller/ Follow Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Data Centers and Community Controversies https://youtu.be/syRpAj9aCSg?si=aYveuysL-DGCfC5O | — | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | ![]() Data Centers and Community Controversies | We've seen a lot of headlines about data centers lately, especially controversies in communities considering large new data center campuses to support AI. Community resistance to data centers is not new, but has escalated rapidly in recent months, with a number of projects being canceled or delayed amid community outcry, including some that represented billions of dollars in local investment. Adam Waitkunas of Milldam Public Relations publishes a newsletter tracking data center controversies and how local communities are shaping the future of data center growth. Adam and host Rich Miller discuss why we're seeing more of these controversies, some of the key factors in community resistance, and what data centers can do to change the narrative and address some of the concerns about AI development. It's an important topic, and one we need to talk more about. Digital services are a growing part of our entertainment, business and social lives, and that trend will continue. Data centers are the engines of this digital economy. Here's an overview of the conversation: 00:00 - Overview: Community controversies are on the rise. 01:48 - About Adam Waitkunas of Milldam PR and the Zoning In newsletter. 05:45 - How We Got Here: The evolution of community controversies. 10:12 - Community Awareness and Data Center Development 15:00 - Transparency and Why It Matters 19:18 - Best Practices for Communicating With the Community 20:56 - Public Officials on the Hot Seat. 24:40 - Localizing the Community Conversation 27:00 - NDAs and Community Relations 29:15 - A Legacy of Secrecy. Time for a change? 35:00 - How Media Coverage Shapes the Narratives 39:00 - Could the data center industry be doing more? 41:10 - Building Bridges and Expertise ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW: Milldam Public Relations https://milldampr.com/ Follow Adam Waitkunas on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/awaitkunas/ Follow Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: What's Next for Data Center Real Estate? https://youtu.be/H2FFJfm5wug?si=NLKTZmDMDm5bS6Sx Mastering High-Density Cooling https://youtu.be/_zeLScBMDxk?si=432CIwTrRQjgw3_q Why AI Will Be A Paradigm Shift https://youtu.be/u-Lv9MwS7x8?si=TCP_HUMfghSktAP0 All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | ![]() Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy Fuel Cells | It's been a big year for Bloom Energy, a fuel cell manufacturer which has been winning large deals to provide power for data centers. Our guest on Data Center Richness is Jeff Barber, the Vice President of Data Center Sales for Bloom Energy. Jeff discusses why Bloom is providing on-site power for large data centers AND their utility providers, and how fuel cells can address some of the community concerns about noise and emissions from data center projects. Here's a guide to our discussion: 00:00 - Intro: A Big Year for Bloom Energy 00:55 - Jeff Barber's Data Center Journey, and an overview of Bloom Energy 03:35 - Data Centers, Fuel Cells and Bloom Energy's Strategy 08:58 - Where Bloom Fits in the Shift to On-Site Power 13:30 - Data Centers, Utilities and Power Pricing 15:30 - Bringing Fuel Cells to Internet Scale 17:30 - AI Workloads, Power Fluctuations and Stability 20:48 - CoreWeave and Bloom - Densification and Faster Time to Power 22:45 - Bloom Energy and AEP - On-Site Power Through a Utility Partnership 25:45 - Bloom's Deal with Oracle - Power at Scale, Within 90 Days 29:00 - The Future of Power, and Bloom's Opportunity NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW: Bloom Energy https://www.bloomenergy.com/industries/data-center-power/ Follow Jeff Barber on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabarber1/ Follow Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Flexibility: The Key to Unlocking More Data Center Power https://youtu.be/D6-1QxRRxoA Data Centers, AI and the Future of Power https://youtu.be/EYo2YK7L5q0?si=hc4pFlJ68jPSuP61 All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | ![]() How Aligned is Tackling Data Center Density | Cooling is a hot topic in the data center industry. Few companies have been more focused on cooling than Aligned Data Centers, which builds hyperscale facilities for some of the world's leading players in cloud computing and AI. Our guest today is Michael Welch, the Chef Technology Officer at Aligned, who discusses how Aligned is updating its products and designs for the rising densities in AI workloads, and why an advanced cooling lab is an important part of the company's strategy. Data Center Richness host Rich Miller and Michael Welch discuss the following topics: 00:00 - Intro: Cooling is a Hot Topic 00:52 - Meet Michael Welch and an overview of Aligned Data Centers 03:50 - The State of Data Center Cooling 08:00 - The Delta Cubed and Delta Flow systems 11:00 - Hybrid Environments: Air Cooling and Liquid Cooling, Working Together 16:42 - The Aligned Advanced Cooling Lab 20:33 - How Higher Density Can Enabl;e Server Waste Heat Reuse 23:50 - On-Site Power and the Future of Energy 26:00 - The Improving Economics of Fuel Calls and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) 28:08 - How Aligned Optimizes its Supply Chain 31:25 - The Supply Chain in the Gigawatt Era 35:05 - The Road Ahead: Designing for Bigger, Denser Data Centers At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW: Aligned Data Centers https://aligneddc.com/ Inside Aligned's Advanced Cooling Lab https://youtu.be/-aq_uVdZ6eA?si=Q4wTNvTYlLNA4lfy Follow Michael Welch on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-welch-0a7b092b/ Follow Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: A Closer Look at Two-Phase Liquid Cooling https://youtu.be/w_Us94JgYzc How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030 https://youtu.be/IUO8fUWNoX8?si=QjhHEBlvx3fMR0Z All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx | — | ||||||
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