Overcoming Supply Chain Bottlenecks for High-Voltage Power Transformers in the UK and EU

What is the biggest supply chain bottleneck that threatens delivery timelines for AI data centers in the UK and EU? Years-long delays for acquiring high-voltage power transformers (HVTRs).
July 1, 2026

High-density data centers cannot be energized without HVTRs, but the timeline for acquiring this critical equipment has recently doubled to five years. This supply chain bottleneck represents an enormous threat to the data center industry. In this FAQ readers will learn:

  • The factors that are driving much longer wait times for data HVTRs, worsening interconnection delays for data center projects.
  • These supply chain bottlenecks are also disrupting data center access to existing grid capacity generated by renewable sources.
  • How to accelerate the delivery of these critical power systems and reduce procurement risks for HVTRs.
  • How to further accelerate time to readiness for AI data centers by reducing design cycles and implementation timelines for critical power systems  

Download this FAQ today to learn how to accelerate your AI data center projects by eliminating bottlenecks for acquiring and implementing critical power systems.