Extra tags: Data CentreDigital Transformation
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), based in Singapore, has announced a collaboration with Schneider Electric and Iceotope, experts in the digital transformation of energy and cooling management, to execute an immersion liquid cooling proof-of-concept (POC) in the city-state. The POC's goals are to learn more about this developing technology, build future-proof next-generation data centres, and save energy and water.
“STT GDC is excited to be partnering with Schneider Electric and Iceotope on this POC as we take concrete steps to reduce resource consumption as part of our sustainable data centre framework,” said Daniel Pointon, Group CTO, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. “Liquid cooling technology is no longer a niche implementation but rather a near-term technology that, when scaled, can enable data centres to manage higher power density, reduce energy consumption and yet maintain operational reliability. We look forward to working with Schneider Electric and Iceotope on this exciting technology,” he added.
Iceotope's chassis-level precision immersion technology, which uses dielectric liquid as a heat transfer medium, will be used in the POC. Touch-safe, non-conductive, non-toxic, non-flammable, and non-ozone depleting liquids are used by Iceotope. When dielectric fluid is used as a cooling medium instead of air, the thermal transfer capacity and efficiency are increased. Furthermore, with the possibility of all-liquid cooled data centres in the future, this technology has the potential to minimise reliance on some of the cooling ecosystem's traditional energy-hungry components, such as chillers and computer room air-conditioning (CRAC) units.
“We are delighted to be able to share the capability of Iceotope’s chassis-level precision immersion cooling with STT GDC and their customers,” said David Craig, Iceotope’s Chief Executive Officer. “Together we are deploying a liquid-cooled solution that brings game-changing savings in the use of water, energy, and space to enterprises driving towards net zero”.
“We are looking forward to supporting STT GDC in their efforts to become an even more sustainable business and continuing to play a key role in mitigating climate change with our customers and partners,” said Michael Kurniawan Iskandar, Secure Power Business VP for Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei Cluster at Schneider Electric. “At Schneider Electric, we have a strong track record of supporting data centre operators with our best-in-class dynamic cooling optimisation solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. As an impact company that has always championed sustainability and pioneered green innovations, marrying our expertise with STT GDC’s ambitions was a natural fit,” he added.
STT GDC, as one of the sector's fastest-growing operators, is dedicated to pushing the industry's frontiers and promoting innovation. STT GDC's initiative follows the release of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, which was developed in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) objectives and framework, and based on a formal process of engagement, established concepts of long-term value creation, recognition of challenges, and adaptation to the specific nuances of the data centre sector. It includes a commitment for the entire Group to achieve carbon-neutral data centre operations by 2030. Today, across various countries and as a Group, 43% of STT GDC’s electricity consumption is already derived from zero-carbon renewable sources.