- In August 2024, Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC), a Singapore-based AI cloud provider and Nvidia partner, launched HyperCubes—containerized GPU servers equipped with advanced immersion cooling technology. By submerging Nvidia-powered servers in synthetic oil, HyperCubes achieve 50% greater energy efficiency and 28% lower installation costs than traditional air-cooled systems. This innovation supports high-density GPU hosting, essential for AI workloads such as Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell platform, while addressing the growing demand for sustainable, high-performance data center infrastructure. SMC is also expanding into India and Thailand, backed by strategic partners including Nvidia, Deloitte, and ST Telemedia
- In July 2024, Syla Solar Co., Ltd. completed an absorption-style merger with its sister company, Syla Biotech Corporation, consolidating their operations under the Syla Solar brand. Syla Biotech, known for its containerized data centers powered entirely by renewable energy—including deployments in Niigata Prefecture—was integrated to strengthen Syla Solar’s capabilities in sustainable infrastructure. This strategic move, backed by Syla Technologies Co., Ltd., aligns with the group’s broader push into renewable energy and smart infrastructure, enhancing its position in the green data center market
- In March 2024, Delta Electronics launched a containerized data center solution in India, engineered for rapid deployment in edge computing environments. This prefabricated, plug-and-play system integrates critical subsystems—such as UPS, power distribution, cooling, and battery storage—into a compact, modular unit. While currently powered by grid electricity and backup batteries, Delta has announced plans to incorporate renewable energy sources into future deployments, particularly for remote or off-grid locations. This move aligns with the region’s push for sustainable, scalable IT infrastructure, especially in telecom and IoT-heavy sectors
- In November 2023, Sabey Data Centers and Eclairion entered a referral partnership to broaden their global market presence and deliver advanced containerized data center solutions. Eclairion, based in Paris, specializes in ecological, high-density modular data centers tailored for AI and HPC workloads, while Sabey brings decades of experience in multi-tenant data center infrastructure. The collaboration enables both companies to offer flexible, sustainable, and high-performance hosting solutions to clients worldwide—particularly those seeking rapid deployment and reduced carbon footprints
- In October 2023, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) unveiled a 40kVA-class 12ft container-type data center featuring a hybrid cooling system that integrates immersion (25kVA), air (8kVA), and water (8kVA) cooling technologies. This modular solution is designed to accommodate diverse server workloads with varying power densities, making it ideal for edge computing and high-performance applications. The system demonstrated a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.05 under 40°C conditions using immersion cooling alone, and 1.14 when combined with air cooling—highlighting its energy efficiency. MHI plans to commercialize the unit following successful trials at its Yokohama Hardtech Hub
