1. [Emerging Energy Demand] Sustainable Data Centers (Hitachi)
Technology / Service Summary
Hitachi provides integrated data center solutions that support customers across the full lifecycle: plan, build, optimise, and operate. Through our Think Beyond the Data Center proposition, we bring together expertise in energy systems, infrastructure, and digital innovation to address the most pressing challenges in today’s market. Our capabilities include modular and prefabricated data centers, high-efficiency power and cooling systems, and advanced digital platforms that enable intelligent operations and resilience. By combining deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies, Hitachi supports data center operators in accelerating digital transformation while ensuring sustainability, reliability, and performance.
Purpose
Demand for data centers is growing rapidly as artificial intelligence, cloud, and digital transformation accelerate worldwide. At the same time, the industry faces increasing pressure to deliver more capacity with lower environmental impact and greater resilience. Hitachi’s Think Beyond the Data Center approach responds to these challenges by unifying sustainable energy solutions, infrastructure expertise, and digital technologies into one coherent value proposition. Our purpose is to help customers build and operate data centers that are ready for artificial intelligence, achieve ambitious sustainability goals, and adapt quickly to new market demands, enabling a smarter and more sustainable digital future.
Feature
Hitachi’s Sustainable Data Centers are designed for maximum energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and environmental responsibility. By integrating advanced IT and OT technologies, Hitachi delivers robust, scalable, and energy-efficient data center solutions that meet diverse customer needs.
- Container-Type Data Centers: Modular, rapidly deployable, and space-saving facilities, easily scalable for AI and edge computing.
- Virtual Storage Platform One Block: Unified management and automated data mobility across hybrid environments, enabling scalability and energy-efficient storage.
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): High-capacity, high-efficiency, and compact power backup systems for stable and sustainable operations.
- Inverter Modular Chiller “Matrix Σ (Matrix Sigma)”: Advanced air-cooled heat rejection equipment that provides chilled water for CRAH/DLC system, minimizing energy consumption.
Effect
- Promoting green data centers with the goal of achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions
- Maximizing server space utilization and reducing operational and construction costs
Controlled Substance
Applicable Regions / Countries
- Japan
- Southeast Asia
- Central/South Asia
- China/ East Asia
- Middle East
- Africa
- Oceania
- North America
- Europe
- Central/South America
Accomplishments
- Container-Type Data Centers: Commercial in Japan (Hitachi Systems)
- Virtual Storage Platform(VSP): Commercial (Hitachi Vantara)
- UPS: Commercial in Japan (Hitachi Industrial Products)
- Inverter Modular Chiller “Matrix Σ (Matrix Sigma): Commercial in Japan (Hitachi Global Life Solutions)
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Related SDGs Goals
- 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities