Delta Electronics (Singapore) announced Thursday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to explore the development of advanced technologies for next-generation sustainable data centers.

Delta said in a statement that the three-year collaboration, which will leverage the capabilities and facilities of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) 2.0 led by NUS, aims to focus on smart energy systems integration, advanced thermal management, and the use of modular infrastructure for challenging tropical environments.

“Data centers have become the backbone of our digital future, evolving into artificial intelligence (AI) factories that drive innovation and connectivity. Yet, they also represent one of the most energy-intensive infrastructures,

“This collaboration with NUS, in which we aim to push the boundaries of design and technology for sustainable, modular, and intelligent data centers, reflects Delta’s long-term commitment to innovation and our vision for a smarter, greener future,” said PS Tang, General Manager, Delta Electronics (Singapore).

Professor Silvija Gradecak, Vice Dean (Research and Technology), CDE at NUS, said the partnership with Delta provides them researchers and students with an excellent
opportunity to translate academic discoveries into impactful industrial applications.

Professor Lee Poh Seng, Head of Mechanical Engineering at CDE at NUS and Program Director of STDCT 2.0, added that by leveraging NUS’ expertise in thermal systems, energy
technologies, and digital design, they look forward to creating scalable solutions that contribute to Singapore’s sustainability goals.

According to the statement, the partners will also explore integrating Delta’s autonomous inspection robots into data centers to enhance safety, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

The collaboration also echoes Delta’s support to Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and Smart Nation goals for resilient, sustainable digital infrastructure.

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