Singapore heats up data centers with operating standards for tropical climates

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Singapore has released operating standards that it says will optimize energy efficiency in data centers located in tropical climates. 

Developed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the recommended standards offer a roadmap to increase data center operating temperatures to 26 degrees Celsius and above. These standards can potentially yield energy savings of between 2% and 5% for every 1 degree Celsius increase in such environments, the government agency said, citing research from the University of Toronto. 

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