(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has released a first-of-its-kind study on arc flash risk in 800 VDC data center power architectures, providing guidance for the safe adoption of higher-voltage systems in AI data centers. It found that arc flash risk can be managed and, in many cases, is comparable to typical AC systems. (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 4-Aug-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric has released a pioneering analysis designed to help the data center industry assess and manage arc flash risk in emerging 800 VDC power architectures. Manish Kumar, Executive Vice President, Secure Power & Data Centers at Schneider Electric, said 800 VDC power distribution represents a major shift in data center design. Schneider Electric said design and protection strategies are important factors in reducing arc flash risks in 800 VDC architectures.