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  • DCD>Talks Stage
  • Mission Critical Power
  • Open Session
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Mark Scher

President, Applied High Voltage

Mark Scher

Mark Scher

President, Applied High Voltage

As founder and former president of MSE Power Systems, Mark led the company’s growth to more than 200 employees and $75 million in revenue before its sale in 2008. With more than 30 years of broad experience across the U.S. and in more than a dozen countries, Mark has completed over 300 T&D projects at voltages up to 765 kV. He was a pioneer in the wind industry, interconnecting more than 10 GW of wind power. Mark is a past member of the AWEA’s transmission committee and contributing author to the AWEA Grid Code. He holds a BS in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a licensed professional engineer in eight U.S. states.

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Securing reliable, long-term power is critical for data centers, especially as AI-driven demands continue to grow. Beyond accessing power, data centers must ensure a seamless grid interconnection, prioritize power quality, and implement strategies to mitigate future challenges.

This session highlights topics like managing reactive power, navigating NERC regulations, and partnering for smooth interconnection. By tackling these essential factors, data centers can achieve the consistent, high-quality energy needed to power their operations and meet evolving demands.