Singapore has introduced a pioneering standard aimed at improving energy efficiency in data centres (DCs) in tropical climate countries. The standard, announced by Singapore's Senior Minister of State, Dr Janil Puthucheary, was developed by a working group comprising industry experts, academia, and government agencies. 

It provides guidelines for operating DCs at higher temperatures to enhance energy efficiency. Cooling systems in DCs consume a significant amount of energy, and in warmer tropical climates, the challenge of cooling increases energy consumption. As the demand for DCs grows, sustainable energy practices become crucial. The new standard facilitates the gradual increase of DC operating temperatures to 26