The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has taken an important step by launching the SS 715:2025 Energy Efficiency Standards. This step was taken to move towards a sustainable digital infrastructure.
In addition to the Energy Efficiency Standard, Singapore has also set minimum performance levels for data center IT equipment, including servers, storage, and network devices. This is in line with international standards such as US Energy Star and EU Ecodesign, which ensure that data centers operate efficiently in accordance with global regulations.
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Energy Efficiency Standard Requirements
The SS 715:2025 Energy Efficiency Standard is designed based on Singapore’s Green Data Center Action Plan. Its technical requirements are clearly outlined in the operational guidelines. This standard discusses best practices in implementation and management.
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Some of the provisions covered are minimum performance levels, operational practices, and operating temperatures. For minimum performance levels, IT equipment must meet energy efficiency limits that are in line with Energy Star and Ecodesign.
Operational practices must encourage the replacement of old devices with newer, more efficient units. In addition, underutilized equipment needs to be upgraded more regularly to increase its utilization.
For operational temperatures, equipment must be able to operate safely up to 35°C. This is to reduce the need for cooling. In addition, the right temperature will result in additional energy savings of around 2–5% for every increase in temperature.
Government Support for New Standards Compliance
IMDA assists in adapting to these Energy Efficiency Standards. There will be an Energy Efficiency Assistance Program to help operators upgrade their equipment in accordance with the new requirements. These standards also complement the Tropical Data Center Standard SS 697:2023, which already supports operations in high temperatures in tropical environments.
Furthermore, this initiative provides clarity on market access for IT equipment manufacturers and suppliers. In line with global frameworks, Singapore is striving to comply with and facilitate a smoother certification process.
What is the Importance of This New Standard?
The Energy Efficiency Standard certainly has an impact on operators and stakeholders in establishing regulatory bases for IT equipment efficiency in Singapore. In addition, this standard is also in line with local compliance with global standards, supporting international competitiveness.
Furthermore, it will encourage sustainable operational practices, reducing costs and environmental impact. Most importantly, data centers need to evaluate their current equipment based on the SS 715:2025 standard. This involves considering updates and revising internal monitoring processes to remain compliant with regulations.
This Energy Efficiency Standard will certainly affect the IMDA certification requirement. To simplify the process of obtaining Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products, you can contact Dimulti, which can assist your company in facilitating Type Approval arrangements for IMDA certification in Singapore.
