ABB has announced a strategic investment in OctaiPipe, a UK-based company that develops AI-driven software to improve the efficiency of data centre cooling systems. This partnership aims to provide data centre operators with smart tools that can help save energy, strengthen operational reliability, and meet increasing demands for sustainability and transparency.
ABB will acquire a minority share in OctaiPipe, and the deal will be finalised once it meets standard conditions. The financial details of this investment have not been publicly revealed.
Global demand for data centre capacity is expected to grow annually by 19 to 22 per cent from 2023 to 2030. This increase in demand is leading to higher energy usage, especially as cooling systems account for up to 40 per cent of a typical data centre’s electricity consumption.
“Data centres are crucial to the digital economy, but their energy consumption is not sustainable without major innovation,” said Eric Topham, CEO and co-founder of OctaiPipe. “Our platform acts like an orchestra conductor, smartly managing the cooling system based on actual needs. Our AI-driven software provides secure, compliant, and practical optimisation. By partnering with ABB, we not only enhance technology but also help data centre operators prepare their infrastructure for the future in a rapidly changing market.”
“Improving energy efficiency is essential for industries to become more sustainable,” said Ankush Gulati, Energy Efficiency Program Lead at ABB Motion Services. “Incorporating OctaiPipe’s advanced AI allows us to expand our existing offers with new software capabilities. This enables data centres to optimise their energy consumption in cooling systems. The US is expected to use more electricity for data processing than for manufacturing all energy-intensive goods combined by 2030, creating a significant opportunity for impact.”
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