The Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand by the Bosch Home Comfort Group has released its new state-of-the-art chiller solutions for large-capacity data centres – the S Series, VG Series and VM Series. As Southeast Asia’s data centre expansion continues to accelerate, these centrifugal chillers set a new standard for reliability, energy efficiency, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and overall sustainability.
The new chillers stand out for the ability to restart in just 35 seconds after a power failure, ensuring continuous operation. The company’s Direct Drive Inverter Technology auto-adjusts cooling based on demand and seasonal temperatures, delivering optimal performance, improved energy efficiency, and lower operating costs. The chillers also use low-GWP refrigerants — such as R513A, R1233zd and R1234ze — to support sustainable cooling. Anti-surge technology further enhances reliability across applications.
Detailing on the development, Tan Kok Choon, Southeast Asia Sales General Manager for Hitachi Cooling & Heating, said, “As Southeast Asia emerges as a global data centre hub, we’ve received inquiries regarding limited water and electricity resources in the region. In response, our high-efficiency chillers feature advanced compressors and heat exchangers to reduce energy consumption. For water conservation, especially in coastal areas, we offer condenser options — such as copper-nickel, titanium, and stainless-steel tubes — that enable seawater cooling. This minimises freshwater use and avoids reliance on less efficient air-cooled systems, lowering overall electricity consumption.”
