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QuantumScape Announces QS PowerBlock for In-Rack Energy Storage in AI Data Centers
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
QuantumScape has launched the QS PowerBlock, a modular solid-state lithium-metal battery system designed for AI data centres that delivers four times the power density and five times the runtime compared to current standards, enhancing safety and supporting 800VDC architecture.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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AI data centre operators must plan for power systems with much higher density and longer runtime as QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries change the baseline for safety and efficiency. You have a fresh route to upgrade power racks and handle rising AI load demands with better technology.
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