Singapore (ANTARA\/PRNewswire) - Midea Building Technologies (MBT), a\nbusiness unit of Midea Group, has officially partnered with Keppel\nLtd.\u2019s Infrastructure Division to develop AI-based, energy-efficient\ncooling solutions in Asia. The partnership launch was witnessed by Cindy\nLim, CEO of Keppel\u2019s Infrastructure Division, and Peter Guan, Vice\nPresident of Midea Group and President of MBT.<\/p>\n
This non-exclusive cooperation agreement combines MBT\u2019s strengths in\nmanufacturing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems,\nas well as smart building systems, with Keppel\u2019s expertise in the\nCooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) business model and digital optimisation.\nBoth parties will develop standardised modular cooling systems.\nImplementation of these systems in specific projects will be governed by\nseparate agreements between Keppel and MBT.<\/p>\n
These modular cooling solutions are designed to offer high\nflexibility with lower capital expenditure (capex) requirements. The\nsystems can be applied and scaled across various sectors, while\nimproving energy efficiency and reducing on-site installation\ncomplexity.<\/p>\n
Through a modular and pre-engineered approach, Keppel can\nprefabricate cooling modules that are then assembled directly at project\nsites. The system will integrate with Keppel\u2019s Operations Nerve Centre\n(ONC), an advanced control centre based on the in-house developed\nInfrastructure Intelligence (II) digital platform. This platform\nleverages AI and machine learning for real-time monitoring and advanced\nperformance analysis, enabling remote management of the cooling modules\naround the clock.<\/p>\n
When combined with MBT\u2019s smart equipment, IoT sensors, and\nintelligent building management systems, this AI-based cooling solution\nenhances operational reliability, energy efficiency, and reduces carbon\nemissions throughout its lifecycle.<\/p>\n
As part of this partnership, the two companies will also establish an\nAI-based Centre of Excellence as a collaboration platform to support\nengineering processes, standardisation, optimisation, and replication of\nthe solutions across potential projects. Targeted sectors include data\ncentres, advanced manufacturing, industrial estates, healthcare\nfacilities, educational campuses, aviation service centres, integrated\ndevelopment projects, and retrofit initiatives.<\/p>\n
Peter Guan, Vice President of Midea Group and President of MBT, said:\n\u201cThis partnership unlocks the full potential of industrial AI\napplications for cooling systems. MBT offers scalable manufacturing\ncapabilities, device-level smart technology, and proven modular\narchitecture that can be quickly replicated across cities and sectors.\nSupported by Keppel\u2019s operational platform, we are moving from one-off\nprojects to standardised and easily replicable solutions. As a result,\nsustainable cooling systems become more accessible and affordable on a\nlarge scale.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tiong Keng, Executive Director of Energy-as-a-Service at Keppel,\nsaid: \u201cThis collaboration further strengthens our capabilities in\ndeveloping and deploying next-generation cooling solutions in Asia. By\nblending Keppel\u2019s Operations Nerve Centre and operational excellence\nwith Midea\u2019s engineering and manufacturing strengths, we are\naccelerating the adoption of AI-based smart infrastructure across\nvarious sectors. We also look forward to continuing our ongoing\ncollaborations, including the HDB Tengah centralised cooling system\nproject in Singapore.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Midea<\/p>\n
Midea Group Co., Ltd.\u00a0(000333.SZ, 00300.HK) is a global technology\ncompany ranked 246th on the Fortune Global 500 list for 2025. Midea\u2019s\nbusinesses encompass smart homes, industrial technology, building\ntechnology, robotics and automation, new energy, healthcare services,\nand smart logistics. Supported by 65 production facilities and over\n190,000 employees across more than 200 countries and regions, Midea\nrecorded revenue exceeding US$64.3 billion in 2025. Midea also operates\n41 global innovation centres and holds over 90,000 registered\npatents.<\/p>\n
About Keppel<\/p>\n
Keppel Ltd.\u00a0(SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator focused\non sustainable solutions in infrastructure, real estate, and\nconnectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in over 20\ncountries and provides essential infrastructure for renewable energy,\nclean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal, and digital\nconnectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders\nthrough high-quality investment platforms and a diverse portfolio of\nassets, including private investment funds and listed real estate and\nbusiness trusts.<\/p>\n
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