Vantage, a global digital infrastructure provider, has secured over 1GW of manufacturing capacity from Heron Power Electronics. The deal covers Heron Link, a solid-state transformer that Vantage will deploy at its hyperscale data center campuses. Heron Link converts medium-voltage grid power directly to 800 VDC with integrated energy storage. This cuts the number of conversion stages between the grid and the server rack. Heron targets more than 98.5% efficiency. Vantage says the design reduces equipment, floor space, materials, and installation labour compared with conventional 480 VAC systems. It should also help customers bring AI capacity online faster as rack power needs approach the megawatt class. "We will move 800 VDC from a reference architecture concept to a repeatable, deployed platform," said Drew Baglino, founder and chief executive officer of Heron Power.

Aurora neighbors and the Aurora Mayor speak out against data center (Video). 03-10-2026 11:05 PM You May Like A company called Vantage wants to build a data center near Denver International Airport, but Mayor Mike Coffman Friday said the data center is too close to homes, which is a statement a nearby community agrees with. Vantage said it wants to promote economic growth and be a responsible neighbor. Stream FOX31 free on your TV: Get FOX31+ on Roku,... FURTHER REFERENCES Posted in: Places:

Environmental groups sue developers of two SA data centers over air pollution permits. by Jaie Avila / News 4 San Antonio Tue, September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated Tue, September 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM Omicron Drive Data Center 3.png Ask NEWS4SA anything What legal action did environmental groups take against Vantage data centers? What type of pollution permits did Vantage data centers receive from TCEQ? Why did TCEQ issue minor pollution permits to Vantage data centers? SAN ANTONIO - Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop two San Antonio data centers that are building their own power plants next to neighborhoods. The News 4 I-Team was first to report on opposition to both Vantage data centers being constructed on the far west side. The lawsuit claims the data centers received permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that don't protect the public from pollution. On Monday, Governor Abbott ordered TCEQ to stop issuing permits to data centers until a state audit is completed. As we reported in July, a company called Vantage is building two data centers, one on Omicron Drive and the other near Rogers Road. City weighs Nelson Wolff Stadium future as Missions plan downtown move in 2029 Both are close to residential neighborhoods and both are constructing natural gas power plants to provide power to the data centers. Dozens of diesel generators have also been installed as backup power. "I'm just concerned about the local environmental impact, in that, were they following regulations, is it going to be safe for my family, my daughter who was just born last year," said David Thompson, who lives across from one of the plants. The three environmental groups that filed the federal lawsuit claim the projects were fast-tracked by TCEQ, which issued Vantage minor pollution source permits, the type typically given to dry cleaners and body shops. The Environmental Integrity Project, Sierra Club and Public Citizen, which filed the suit, argue Vantage and its partner VoltaGrid should have been issued major pollution source permits. which require stringent pollution controls and engagement with nearby residents. "We are asking a court for preliminary relief, to order them to stop construction and operation of these facilities until they install the proper controls and until they obtain the proper permits," said Mary Greene, Director of Enforcement at the Environmental Integrity Project. The I-Team reached out to Vantage and VoltaGrid, but they have not responded. That state audit ordered by Governor Abbott is scheduled to be finished in December. SPONSORED CONTENT MORE TO EXPLORE