- DayOne signs Power Purchase Agreement with Sembcorp Power to enable 100% renewable energy for the new data center
- R&D Collaboration with NUS to Drive Tropical Data Center Innovation
DayOne, a Singapore-headquartered global data center pioneer, today broke ground on its first data center in Singapore. The 20-megawatt (MW) facility spans about 40,000 square meters of gross floor area, with Phase One scheduled to be ready-for-service (RFS) in 2026.
The groundbreaking event also saw the signing of two key strategic partnerships for DayOne – a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Power Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) to power its data center where all operations will be fully covered with renewable energy, and a research and development partnership agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to advance data center innovation as part of the Sustainable Tropical Data Center Testbed Phase 2.0 (STDCT 2.0) initiative.
The facility will feature green-powered high-density air-cooled Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) support, hybrid air and liquid cooling technologies. It is also expected to be Singapore’s first data center with on-site Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power generation, part of a pioneering proof-of-concept for hydrogen-based energy. By piloting SOFC, DayOne aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative green solutions, enhance diversification of energy sources for the data center industry, and support the city-state’s sustainability goals. Both LEED Platinum and BCA Green Mark Platinum (GMDC:2024) certifications will be applied for, aligning with the highest environmental and energy performance standards for data centers.
DayOne was awarded capacity under the Pilot Data Center Call for Application (DC-CFA) by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), enabling the development of this flagship site anchoring the successful execution of the Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands (SIJORI) regional strategy. The award reflects confidence in DayOne’s advanced energy-efficient solutions and proven capabilities in delivering sustainable digital infrastructure.