Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC
Dr. Deepak Divan has joined Endeavour to lead the development of high-power DC infrastructure, targeting increased energy demands in applications such as AI data centres, power generation and storage, transportation electrification and new industrial plants.
The new business unit will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, and will focus on building infrastructure to address the rapid rise in power requirements across sectors considered mission critical. The appointment reflects the growing urgency for energy solutions that can support the scale and complexity of modern technological developments, including large-scale data processing and electrified industry.
Industry challenges
Endeavour cited the pressure from expanding digital and industrial operations as a key driver behind the initiative. The company aims to offer infrastructure that supports both high capacity and a more distributed, modular architecture. Such an approach is intended to align with expectations for a 21st century electricity grid, which is increasingly shifting from centralised systems toward decentralised models capable of integrating a wider variety of energy sources and consumption patterns.
Leadership experience
Dr. Divan brings more than 45 years of experience to his new role, including positions as a professor and as director of the Centre for Distributed Energy at Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been recognised as an authority in energy transition, power electronics, and the distributed control of power systems. In addition, Dr. Divan is a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Electricity Advisory Committee and was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Other distinctions include his status as a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a previous term as president of the IEEE Power Electronics Society.
"This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to develop and deploy a high-power DC infrastructure that will allow the energy transition to scale. The rapid growth of new loads and resources, such as AI data centers, solar plus storage plants and electrification of high-power industrial processes, is creating major challenges in terms of plant size and cost, as well as for grid integration and rapid scalability," says Dr. Divan.
Dr. Divan is also the co-author of the book Energy 2040: Aligning Innovation, Economics and Decarbonization and has previously contributed as a technical advisor to Endeavour's GridBlock and GigaGrid technologies.
Company perspective
"This innovative solution will address the challenges that rapidly growing power loads pose and play a critical role in Endeavour's overall mission to transform how electricity is generated and delivered. We are thrilled to have Dr. Divan join the Endeavour team. His experience in power electronics, grid and the energy transition will help Endeavour offer innovative, affordable and scalable solutions that will lead us through the energy transition," says Endeavour Founder and CEO Jakob Carnemark.
Dr. Divan's previous work includes membership in key advisory and steering committees including the National Academies Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, and the National Academies (NASEM) Committee on the Future of Electric Power in the United States. He is also recognised for his foundational role in the IEEE Empower a Billion Lives (EBL) global competition, which seeks scalable solutions for energy access. Among his professional honours are the 2024 IEEE Medal in Power Engineering, 2023 IEEE Hingorani Custom Power Medal, and the 2006 IEEE William E Newell Field Medal.
Recruitment drive
The company has announced its intention to hire additional team members with expertise in power electronics to support the expansion of the new business unit. Dr. Divan will continue his association with Endeavour as both unit leader and broader technical advisor.
Endeavour's operations span the development of distributed energy, water, and IT infrastructure, with a client base that includes global cloud and logistics companies. Its portfolio includes companies focused on sustainable data centres and carbon mitigation for industrial output.