Huawei presents grid interactive AI data center solution in Shanghai

Sep 22, 2026
Huawei presented an AI data center solution that coordinates computing, power, energy storage and cooling to improve tokens per watt.
Huawei presents grid interactive AI data center solution in Shanghai

Huawei presented a grid interactive AI data center solution at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 in Shanghai, the company said in a press release. The system coordinates computing and power infrastructure to improve tokens per watt and reduce the cost of generating tokens.

The AIDC 1.0 design combines grid interactive uninterruptible power supplies, smart lithium batteries and grid forming energy storage. Huawei also introduced an AI based liquid cooling system that predicts the condition of working fluids and supports predictive maintenance.

Huawei said its approach also uses layered hybrid energy storage to improve power quality and grid compatibility. Modular prefabricated construction is intended to shorten delivery times for AI data centers.

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