Delta Electronics and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering (CDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop advanced technologies for next-generation sustainable data centres.
Anchored on the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) 2.0, the collaboration targets smarter energy use, more efficient cooling and modular infrastructure tailored for hot, humid climates such as Singapore.
Under the agreement, Delta and NUS will focus on integrating smart energy systems, advanced thermal management and modular architectures to support high-density, AI-era workloads in tropical environments.
“Data centres have become the backbone of our digital future, evolving into AI factories that drive innovation and connectivity. 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 of Delta Electronics (Singapore).
“The partnership with Delta provides our researchers and students with an excellent opportunity to translate academic discoveries into impactful industrial applications,” said Silvija Gradecak, Vice Dean (Research and Technology) of CDE.
The collaboration will leverage the capabilities of STDCT 2.0, billed as the world’s first tropical data centre testbed dedicated to sustainable digital infrastructure and hosted at NUS CDE.
Entering its second phase, STDCT is working with global partners to pioneer AI-ready, high-density systems, low-carbon energy pathways and cutting-edge cooling technologies that can be validated in a live, full-scale environment.
The testbed is aligned with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and national ambitions to become a reference hub for green data centre solutions in the region.
Beyond cooling and power efficiency, Delta and NUS will also explore the integration of autonomous inspection robots into data centres. These robots are expected to boost operational safety, enable real-time monitoring and support predictive maintenance in increasingly complex and dense facilities.
The partners see robotics as a key building block for intelligent, self-optimising data centres that can better manage risk and uptime while reducing manual intervention.
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