A UK and Malaysian consortium aims to develop the next generation of green data centres.
They will improve their sustainability by changing the way data centres are cooled with the help of innovative technologies.
The consortium is made up of clean cold technology company Dearman, Green Data Centre, Heriot-Watt University and University of Technology in Malaysia.
The research expects to reduce energy consumption by up to 50%, improve energy security and cut emissions caused by diesel-powered backup generators.
A “next generation green data centre” will be established in Malaysia which will feature cutting-edge liquid submersion cooling technologies alongside and engine to provide zero emission back up power and cooling.
The project has been awarded funding from the UK’s £731 million Newton Fund.