Singapore has launched a new regulatory standard, SS 715:2025, to promote the deployment of energy-efficient IT equipment in data centres operating in tropical climates. The standard is designed to help operators reduce energy consumption by at least 30%, supporting national sustainability goals and aligning with the country’s broader Green Data Centre Roadmap.
Driving Efficiency in IT Equipment Operations
In a typical data centre, IT equipment consumes about 60% of total energy. With the increasing adoption of AI and compute-intensive workloads, this figure is expected to grow. The SS 715:2025 standard aims to curb this trend by:
Establishing minimum energy efficiency performance requirements for IT equipment such as servers, storage, and networking devices.
Aligning these requirements with international benchmarks, including US Energy Star and EU Ecodesign standards.
Encouraging best practices in IT operations, such as equipment consolidation and virtualisation, to maximize utilisation and reduce energy waste.
The standard also supports safer operations at higher ambient temperatures. Equipment must now function safely at up to 35°C, aligning with the Tropical Data Centre standard (SS 697:2023). Operating at these higher temperatures can yield an additional 2–5% energy savings on cooling systems for every 1°C increase.
Incentives and Implementation Support
To ease adoption, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is offering an Energy Efficiency Grant for data centre end-users. The grant supports the purchase of pre-approved IT equipment that meets the SS 715:2025 energy efficiency thresholds.
Eligible applicants include data centre operators and IT teams looking to upgrade legacy infrastructure. More information on the grant and a list of qualifying equipment is available on the IMDA website.
The standard was developed in consultation with industry experts and academia, ensuring technical credibility and practical relevance. It is now available for purchase via the Singapore Standards eShop.
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Certification Body: Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 60 Months
Application Language: English
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