How AI Data Centers Can Shorten the Path to Power

Daqo Combines Core Equipment Manufacturing with Prefabricated Power Solutions

AI data centers need power on schedule, a dependable supply and capacity to grow. Meeting these needs starts with early planning, from sizing equipment and coordinating protection to making provisions for expansion. Equipment layouts must also fit the site, while delivery and installation must align with the construction schedule.

At Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore, Alex (Peng) Chen, General Manager for Asia-Pacific at Daqo International, explained how Daqo supports these needs through its core electrical equipment, prefabricated power solutions and local service partners.

Manufacturing Strength Behind Project Delivery

Daqo manufactures core equipment in-house, from medium- and low-voltage switchgear to transformers and busway. In 2026, Daqo Group received national recognition in China for excellence in smart manufacturing. This manufacturing base gives Daqo greater control over production quality and schedules. Coordinating equipment supply with system integration also simplifies supplier management for customers.

More Work Completed in the Factory and Less Work on Site

Daqo's prefabricated power solutions integrate switchgear, transformers, electrical components and project-specific equipment such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and cooling systems. Completing assembly, electrical connections and testing in the factory reduces on-site work, helping developers bring projects online sooner.

Designed to Fit the Site

Equipment must fit the available footprint while leaving space for cooling, operation and maintenance. When a standard layout cannot meet those needs, capacity, switchgear arrangements and connections must be designed together.

For a recent European data center project, Daqo supplied a custom power unit because standard 2.5–3.0 MW configurations could not meet the site requirements. Within a single enclosure, the unit integrated an eco-friendly ring main unit (RMU), a 5,000 kVA transformer and low-voltage switchgear incorporating a 7,500 A incomer and low-voltage circuit breakers. The layout and connections were tailored to the available space.

Daqo also offers power system studies, thermal simulations, 3D design and building in-formation modeling (BIM) to support project-specific engineering requirements.

Watch the video of Daqo's custom power unit for a European data center project.

Visibility into System Performance

Daqo offers UPS-based alternating current (AC) configurations and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) configurations to suit project requirements. Its power modules provide power quality analysis and equipment status monitoring, while optional busway monitoring tracks temperature and electrical parameters. This operating data helps customers assess system performance and plan maintenance.

Expand as Demand Grows

Future demand can be difficult to predict, but planning space and connections early makes it easier to add capacity when needed.

Daqo's modular power units support phased deployment, with unit capacities, quantities and deliveries aligned to the construction schedule. Upstream capacity, connection points and protection coordination are considered during design, helping customers prepare for expansion while investing in equipment as demand develops.

Local Support Backed by Manufacturing Expertise

Daqo brings experience serving more than 10,000 customers in over 80 countries and regions to its local support network. Regional teams and local partners work directly with Daqo's engineering and manufacturing specialists to address project-specific needs, giving customers a local point of contact backed by global experience and product expertise.

From core electrical equipment to prefabricated power units, Daqo brings manufacturing, engineering and responsive support together to help customers get power online sooner and expand as demand grows.

To discuss your data center project, contact our team.