Eaton set to take over Resilient Power Systems, a company specializing in solid-state transformer technology.
In an exciting development, power management company Eaton has agreed to acquire Resilient Power Systems, a North American developer and manufacturer of energy solutions based in Austin, Texas [1]. Resilient Power Systems specializes in solid-state transformer-based technology, and their medium voltage solid-state transformers (SSTs) are set to revolutionize high-power, direct current (DC) applications across various industries [2][3].
Mike Yelton, President of the Americas Region, Electrical Sector at Eaton, expressed optimism about the future applications of Resilient Power Systems' SSTs. Beyond electric vehicles (EVs), Yelton highlighted that these SSTs have future applications in data centers, port electrification, and battery energy storage [4].
The SSTs enable more efficient, compact, and flexible high-power DC applications. For instance, in data centers, they can increase power density and revenue generation. In ports, they can accelerate grid modernization. And in energy storage systems, they provide support [4].
Eaton plans to leverage its manufacturing and service scale to expand the use of these transformers across these markets. The expected closing date for the transaction between Eaton and Resilient Power Systems is the third quarter of 2025 [2].
Resilient Power Systems' SSTs are particularly significant for high-power, DC applications within the electric vehicle market. Their ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to existing distribution grids, allowing clients to deploy EV fleets and public charging stations quickly and efficiently [7].
The acquisition of Resilient Power Systems by Eaton is expected to play a substantial role in the electric vehicle market and other industries such as data centers, port electrification, and battery energy storage. This development underscores Eaton's commitment to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of power management [1][3][4].
Resilient Power Systems has been backed by venture capital firms, including Energy Transition Ventures [6]. The closing date for the transaction is yet to be confirmed, but it is anticipated to have a significant impact on multiple industries.
[1] Eaton to Acquire Resilient Power Systems [2] Eaton to Acquire Resilient Power Systems in Q3 2025 [3] Eaton Acquires Resilient Power Systems: What It Means for the EV Market [4] Eaton Acquires Resilient Power Systems: Future Applications in Data Centers, Port Electrification, and Battery Energy Storage [5] Resilient Power Systems: Revolutionizing High-Power DC Applications [6] Venture Capital Firms Back Resilient Power Systems [7] Resilient Power Systems' Ultra-Compact EV Charging Depots
Technology and data-and-cloud-computing are expected to benefit significantly from the acquisition of Resilient Power Systems by Eaton, as the SSTs developed by Resilient Power Systems are anticipated to revolutionize high-power, direct current (DC) applications, including data centers, which can increase power density and revenue generation. Additionally, the innovative SSTs can be integrated into various aspects of technology, such as facilitating the efficient operation of cloud-computing systems through improved power management.
