Ideal Power (IPWR) Sales Funnel Grows to Over $300 Million

Ideal Power Inc (IPWR) reported an increase in its sales opportunity funnel, rising from approximately $200 million earlier this year to over $300 million. CEO David Somo indicated that opportunities are now evenly divided between automotive and data center-industrial applications, with a notable focus on solid-state circuit breakers. Demand from AI-driven computing infrastructure is driving power requirements in data centers, expected to reach 100-150 kilowatts, and potentially over 500 kilowatts by 2027. The company is also expanding in Asia and exploring collaborations to develop intelligent SSCBs, enhancing its market position.