AI & Data Center Infrastructure Committee
Examining AI and Digital Infrastructure in ESS and Data Centers.
This committee focuses on data center infrastructure to examine the application of battery systems, applied AI, and digital infrastructure in high-capacity stationary energy storage. Members study technical, market, and regulatory considerations and share insights on integrating batteries into data center environments.
Interested in joining?
Committees are open to all Platinum, Gold and Silver Member Companies.
Where Batteries Can Win in Data Center Applications
As AI-driven data centers accelerate worldwide, access to reliable power has become a defining constraint on growth. This paper examines where BESS create the greatest value within next-generation data center infrastructure, highlighting the applications where batteries are most competitive today, the challenges that remain, and the opportunities that will shape adoption over the coming years.
Meet The Chairs & Advisors

Vivek Furtado,
Chair
Siemens
Freddy Reyes Falck
Strategic Advisor
Fluence
Dr. Wenpeng Liu
Strategic Advisor
Eaton
Katherine He
Strategic Advisor
TDK Ventures
Gabe Hege
Strategic Advisor
Volta Foundation
Chris Habuda
Committee Observer
Samsung SDIUpcoming Committee Meetings
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- Free
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- In-Person
- Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate as a contributor?
Participation as a contributor is open to professionals from Volta Foundation Member Companies across Platinum, Gold and Silver membership tiers, as well as strategic partners.
How much time does participation require?
Committees meet formally 1X per month, with occassional light offline work to complete Committee deliverables and outputs. Most contributors should expect to spend 2–4 hours per month.
What types of outputs do Committees produce?
Committees may produce insight briefs, frameworks, playbooks, best-practice guides, conference sessions, or other industry-relevant deliverables. All outputs are reviewed to ensure neutrality, credibility, and industry value.
What is the value of participating in a Committee?
Committee participation offers opportunities to build cross-industry networks, gain visibility through co-authored deliverables and Volta media features, access shared insights and benchmarking, and develop leadership skills with pathways to Chair or Advisor roles.
Become a Member
Whether you’re a company shaping the future of batteries or a professional looking to connect with the industry, Volta Foundation gives you access to a global network, events, insights, and opportunities.