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The world celebrated Earth Day recently, and it served as a reminder of the importance of protecting the planet.
This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” resonated with many people, including OPPO, a global technology company dedicated to sustainable development.
Aligned with its mission “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World,” OPPO has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 across all its operations.
As part of its efforts, OPPO has built its first self-built data centre, the OPPO Andes Brain (Binhaiwan Bay) IDC, which exemplifies its dedication to reducing carbon emissions and preserving the Earth.
Using 100% Renewable Energy
The OPPO Andes Brain (Binhaiwan Bay) IDC serves as OPPO’s centre for data security, computing, and algorithm innovation.
The data centre relies on 100% renewable energy sources to minimize carbon emissions. Since 2022, it has utilized 6.176 gigawatt-hours of renewable power, equivalent to a reduction of 3,600 tCO2e in emissions.
Additionally, with the rainwater harvesting system for cooling circulation applied in the data centre, about 30,000 tons of water will be saved annually.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency with Immersion Cooling Technology
To improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, the OPPO Andes Brain (Binhaiwan Bay) IDC continuously explores and adopts cutting-edge, low-carbon technologies.
A key breakthrough is the implementation of immersion cooling technology for GPU server clusters.
Traditional data centres rely on mechanical cooling devices like fans and air conditioners, which consume extra energy and emit higher levels of CO2.
In contrast, immersion cooling technology for GPU server clusters entails submerging servers directly in a non-conductive liquid, which removes heat generated during operation without requiring active cooling from equipment like fans and air conditioners.
The adoption of immersion cooling technology leads to a 45% improvement in energy efficiency and an industry-leading data centre power usage efficiency (PUE) as low as 1.15.
The reclaimed heat can be then repurposed in other areas, such as heating in the dormitory and hot water provision, substantially increasing energy efficiency.
Digitalization Carbon Emission Management
OPPO has developed a carbon emission data platform to analyze the data of carbon emissions from OPPO’s self-build cloud services and servers worldwide.
Starting from the Chinese market in July 2022, OPPO began issuing monthly Carbon Emission Bills caused by OPPO Cloud service to customers as part of a broader effort to foster a green intelligent engine.
A Long-Term Strategy and Commitment to a Greener Future
OPPO continuously explores innovative solutions to contribute to sustainable development, and green data centres are just one of them.
Protecting the Earth requires a long-term strategy and commitment, and OPPO is doing its part as a global citizen to work towards a greener future.
By pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and investing in sustainable development, OPPO is demonstrating its commitment to preserving the planet for future generations.
