Power and control technology cooperation
Hanwha Ocean said on November 5 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global electrification and automation technology company ABB to cooperate on power and control system technologies for floating data centers (FDCs).
The memorandum of understanding combines Hanwha Ocean's offshore facility design and construction capabilities with ABB's expertise in data center power solutions. The companies will advance power supply and operating technologies suited to marine environments.
Through May 2027, the companies plan to review power system designs and develop operating and control technologies, aiming to ensure reliable power supplies and efficient operations for FDCs.
ABB supplies power distribution and management systems and industrial automation solutions. In the data center sector, it provides power management and control technologies for reliable electricity supplies and improved energy efficiency.
Floating data center design and operations
An FDC is a data center with servers, power equipment and cooling facilities installed on a floating offshore structure. It is attracting attention as an alternative to the land and power availability constraints facing onshore data centers amid rapidly growing demand for data processing.
Hanwha Ocean will handle the FDC's basic design and power system configuration. It will establish design criteria for LNG engine-based generation facilities and review the layout and suitability of major equipment for marine environments. Based on Hanwha Ocean's design, ABB will analyze power system reliability and power quality. It will conduct technical reviews to improve operating efficiency.
With the recent growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, data centers are experiencing rapid changes in electricity consumption during computing operations. To address this, the companies plan to develop technologies for adjusting LNG engine output and ensuring stable operation of electrical equipment. ABB will specifically be responsible for developing integrated control technologies for generation facilities and power systems to ensure reliable electricity supplies.
Through the memorandum of understanding, Hanwha Ocean will extend its offshore plant design and construction capabilities into future digital infrastructure. It will continue strengthening the technological competitiveness of FDCs.
Original Korean article: The Elec
English brief by Korea Wind Intelligence, koreawindintel.com
