ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched Southeast Asia’s first High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)-powered AI infrastructure testbed, the FutureGrid Accelerator, at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore’s Electrification and Power Grids Centre. This initiative, officiated by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Industry, Gan Siow Huang, marks a significant step in Singapore’s digital and energy transition efforts.
The FutureGrid Accelerator, developed in collaboration with LITEON and supported by NTU’s Energy Research Institute and deep-tech spinoff Amperesand, aims to demonstrate HVDC integration with AI workloads. This technology promises up to 30% energy savings compared to traditional systems and a reduction of up to 400 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per megawatt annually. It also supports ultra-high-density racks and is compatible with renewable energy sources.
In addition to the testbed, STT GDC has signed Memoranda of Understanding with four Institutes of Higher Learning, including the Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Polytechnic, to enhance skills development in AI and sustainable energy systems. These partnerships are expected to benefit over 8,000 Singaporeans in the next five years through training and internships.
Bruno Lopez, President and CEO of STT GDC, stated, “The FutureGrid Accelerator is a strategic investment in Singapore’s long-term digital leadership.” This initiative is set to reinforce Singapore’s position as a global hub for advanced sustainable digital infrastructure and energy transition.
