LS Electric is moving to commercialize an AI-based cooling control system designed to improve operational efficiency in data centers, in collaboration with its subsidiary LS Sauter.
The company announced on April 1 that it recently completed deployment and validation of an intelligent HVAC control system at a data center in the Seoul metropolitan area. The system uses artificial intelligence to analyze server workloads and heat distribution in real time, while also factoring in facility layout, equipment configuration, and operational patterns to automatically adjust cooling operations.
According to LS Electric, the system reduced overall power consumption by approximately 24.6% by optimizing the use of fans and chilled water. In a server room with a capacity of 4.2 megawatts, the solution is estimated to save around 50 million won (about $35,000) annually in electricity costs. The system is also capable of 24-hour autonomous operation, which could help lower labor-related expenses.
The technology is designed to enhance response to abnormal conditions as well. By detecting localized overheating or cooling imbalances, the AI system can automatically adjust airflow and cooling parameters, potentially reducing the risk of equipment failure or fire incidents.
The development comes as demand for advanced cooling solutions grows alongside the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers. Facilities powered by high-performance GPUs consume significantly more electricity and generate higher levels of heat, increasing the need for more precise and adaptive cooling control systems.
LS Electric has traditionally provided a range of power infrastructure solutions, including switchgear, transformers, power stabilization systems, energy storage systems (ESS), and energy management platforms. The newly developed cooling control technology will be integrated into the company’s data center platform, “Beyond X CUBE.”
LS Sauter has also filed a patent for the technology. The two companies plan to use the results of the pilot project to accelerate expansion into the data center infrastructure market, focusing on integrated management of power and cooling systems.
