The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delta Electronics, detailing a three-year collaboration to advance sustainable data centre innovation.
PS Tang, general manager, Delta Electronics (Singapore), said, "Data centres have become the backbone of our digital future, evolving into 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 CENTREs, reflects Delta's long-term commitment to innovation and our vision for a smarter, greener future."
Advancing sustainable data centre innovation
The MOU entails leveraging the capabilities and facilities of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) 2.0 led by NUS, to focus on smart energy systems integration, advanced thermal management, and the use of modular infrastructure for challenging tropical environments.
The collaboration also aims to explore ways to enhance safety, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance by integrating Delta's autonomous inspection robots into data centres.
"The partnership with Delta provides our researchers and students with an excellent opportunity to translate academic discoveries into impactful industrial applications," said Professor Silvija Gradecak, vice dean (Research and Technology), CDE at NUS.
"By leveraging NUS' expertise in thermal systems, energy technologies, and digital design, we look forward to creating scalable solutions that contribute to Singapore's sustainability goals," Professor Lee Poh Seng, head of Mechanical Engineering at CDE at NUS and Programme Director of STDCT 2.0, said.
