Industry leader CHINT drives the way in the construction of complex data centers and carbon-neutral solutions
THE increasing reliance on AI, ML, and other data-intensive workloads in data centers is driving demand for more efficient power and cooling solutions. The Philippines data center market is responding to this demand, with rapid growth fueled by the adoption of cloud computing, digital transformation, and hyperconnectivity.
With the growing use of AI, machine learning, and data-intensive technologies in data centers, the demand for computing power is soaring. The Philippines data center market is expanding rapidly, primarily due to increased cloud computing adoption, digital transformation, and digital connectivity. According to a 2023 report by Structure Research, Manila accounts for over 75 percent of the Philippines’ current data center power capacity.
CHINT, a global leader in smart energy solutions, is driving the evolution of data center construction and sustainable solutions globally.
“Data centers are critical infrastructure, and data center owners must address the complexity of data center construction at the onset of each project if they want to build them to the highest standards, and with government regulations and scalability in mind,” Er. Lim Say Leong, IEC Ambassador (2018 — 2021) and Technical Director of Asia Pacific, CHINT Global and Sunlight Electrical.
This surge in demand has created a pressing need for expertise, experience, and supply in the region to provide reliable data center solutions for next-generation data center construction. CHINT is at the forefront, offering ready solutions that not only meet the massive energy demands of hyperscale data centers but also focus on reducing waste materials, pollution, and compliance with regulations.
The construction will require careful planning and design. Engineers working on the project must have the expertise to consider all the factors involved, such as ways to optimize the design of the data center and select the most cost-effective materials with high quality and construction methods. In addition, the use of prefabricated substations can also significantly reduce the time it takes to construct a data center, improve the quality of construction, and are definitely more cost-effective than traditional construction methods, especially for hyperscale data centers,” Leong added.
At the Data Center World Asia 2023, CHINT showcased their data center solutions tailored to power distribution for hyperscale data centers. Among these solutions, the EnergiX-P40, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) certified under the IEC-61439 type test, stood out. With the capability to replace circuit breakers without powering down the entire PDU, it’s a critical feature for data centers where downtime is unacceptable. This innovation significantly enhances data center availability and uptime.
CHINT’s data center solutions are especially suitable for the Philippines, a region prone to natural disasters and power supply interruptions. The EnergiX-P40 is designed to withstand seismic events like earthquakes and typhoons, minimizing the risk of data center downtime. Prefabricated substations, including lithium battery systems, are shipped to data center sites for seamless integration with fire protection systems, ultimately reducing material waste.
With over 35 years of global experience and a team of top engineers and research scientists spanning 140+ countries and regions, CHINT is leading the transformation of the data center industry. In the Philippines, CHINT has been instrumental in supporting numerous data center construction projects, including one of the largest hyperscale data centers in the country.
Er. Lim Say Leong, IEC Ambassador and Technical Director of Asia Pacific at CHINT Global and Sunlight Electrical, emphasized the importance of careful planning, expertise, and the use of prefabricated substations to optimize data center design and construction, especially for hyperscale data centers.
In a separate session, industry experts, including Benjamin Kho, Regional Applications Marketing Manager of Asia Pacific at CHINT Global, discussed the potential of harnessing hydrogen and renewables to transform the energy sector, considering economic viability, environmental benefits, and societal implications, all aimed at promoting the transition towards a low-carbon world.
CHINT’s commitment to smart energy solutions was further underscored at the 10th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF) in Shanghai, where they discussed the latest trends in smart energy and their carbon-neutral journey. The event featured industry experts and a live demonstration of the EnergiX-P40 by Paul Lee, Regional Applications Marketing Manager of Asia Pacific at CHINT Global, at the Data World Centre Asia 2023.
As CHINT expands rapidly in the APAC region, the company is poised to partner with individuals, businesses, and governments on a variety of projects to reimagine smart energy solutions and adapt to new and more complex demands in the smart energy sector.