SK Innovation to provide energy solutions to Singapore data center firm
SK Innovation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bridge Data Centres to introduce its artificial intelligence-based management system, auxiliary power supply system and liquid immersion cooling solutions for the Singaporean company's data centers, the company said in a press release.
The company said it aims to demonstrate the superior stability of its power systems, which remain resilient even during crises, such as blackouts, as well as cost-saving technologies, like immersion cooling.
"This agreement with BDC marks a significant step in validating the technological excellence and economic feasibility of our AI-based data center energy solutions," said Kim Moon-hwan, executive vice president of the company's energy solution division. "We plan to leverage this validation to pursue commercialization on a global scale."
Depending on demand, the company said it will also explore opportunities for joint research and development projects with global AI data center firms. (Yonhap)
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