KoolLogix and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have unveiled an $8 million joint lab to develop advanced cooling solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) and graphic processing unit (GPU)-driven data centres (DC).
A*STAR says on Dec 3 that the joint lab will focus on developing and test-bedding next-generation energy-efficient cooling heat removal technologies for future AI and GPU DCs, driving decarbonisation in the DC cooling industry.
The partnership seeks to enhance KoolLogix’s cooling capacity and heat removal capacity to meet the growing demands of AI-driven DCs, while reducing energy consumption, operational costs and environmental impact.
KoolLogix has also introduced its new heat removal module (HRM) 50 series, its next generation rear door heat exchanger capable of removing 50 kilowatt heat per rack.
This collaboration builds on KoolLogix’s and A*STAR’s long-standing partnership. The first-generation KoolLogix HRM20 series was developed in 2019 under A*STAR’s Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) programme.
This comes amid Singapore’s push towards sustainable data centres.
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In May this year, Singapore announced that it has invested close to $300 million in its national quantum strategy while announcing its Green DC roadmap for sustainable growth.
The Green DC roadmap aims to provide at least 300 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity in the near term, with much more through green energy deployments.
To this end, the KoolLogix and A*STAR joint lab supports Singapore’s Green DC roadmap by enhancing DC energy efficiency, aligning with Singapore’s push for sustainable growth and green energy adoption in the DC industry.
Professor Yeo Yee Chia, deputy chief executive at A*STAR, says: “The rapid and widespread deployment of AI requires innovations to improve the power usage efficiency in data centres. One key challenge is efficient heat removal.”
“A*STAR is proud to work with KoolLogix in developing solutions that address key issues, and translating science into technologies that benefit companies and contribute to Singapore’s sustainability goals,” Yeo adds.
