NeutraDC Joins NUS-led Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed as Partner

The collaboration marks a key milestone for NeutraDC in advancing high-performance and environmentally friendly data centres in tropical climates.

(Left to right) Andreuw Th.A.F, CEO of NeutraDC Group; Sendang Praptomo, CEO of NeutraDC Singapore; and Professor Lee Poh Seng, Programme Director of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed hosted at NUS and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at NUS, during the signing of the STDCT 2.0 MoU.

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Singapore – NeutraDC and the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) a programme led by the National University of Singapore (NUS), signed a consortium agreement to formalise NeutraDC’s partnership with STDCT 2.0, a five-year, member-focused partnership to translate sustainable, AI-ready data centre designs into deployable solutions.

This partnership marks an important step in accelerating the development of sustainable data centre design, energy efficiency, and AI-ready infrastructure in tropical environments. Through STDCT 2.0, NeutraDC will work with NUS and other industry partners to translate research outcomes into practical, real-world solutions for future data centre operations in Southeast Asia.

Over the next five years, NeutraDC will help shape the consortium’s priorities as a member of the steering committee. It will also take part in live testbed activities, power and cooling efficiency studies, and trials of energy- and water-saving technologies designed for high-capacity, AI-driven workloads.[NUS UCO1]  Additionally, NeutraDC will co-sponsor project Research Collaboration Agreements (RCAs) that align power, cooling, and controls for high-density operations in tropical conditions

The collaboration’s near-term areas of focus are as follows:

-        Co-scope pilot projects with clear deliverables and day-two operability.

-        Run in-situ evaluations on thermal performance, energy use, and water stewardship under bursty AI loads.

-        Publish transparent KPIs and methods so results are repeatable beyond the testbed.

The goal is simple: build a replicable playbook for Asia’s next wave of AI data centres with higher reliability, lower emissions and water use, and faster time-to-deployment.

“We are proud to collaborate with NUS through STDCT 2.0 advancing sustainable innovations from research into real-world application,” said Sendang Praptomo, CEO of NeutraDC Singapore. “This collaboration reflects our dedication to developing AI-ready and environmentally responsible data centres, driving sustainable digital transformation and the use of green energy sources.”

Professor Lee Poh Seng, Programme Director of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Design and Engineering at NUS, highlighted the importance of strong academic-industry collaboration in accelerating the adoption of green technologies in the digital sector.

“Our goal is to develop data centre designs that can be replicated with higher reliability, lower carbon and water footprints, and faster deployment timelines,” said Professor Lee. “We welcome NeutraDC’s participation in the consortium, and look forward to progressing swiftly from planning to pilot projects and full-scale implementation.”

NeutraDC’s involvement in this consortium also complements its broader sustainability and innovation initiatives. This partnership strengthens NeutraDC’s position as a regional digital connector, combining sustainable infrastructure, AI technologies, and operational efficiency to support a greener and more resilient digital economy.

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