MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation and Tonomia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on sustainable AI infrastructure powered by renewable energy.

The MoU aims to integrate MiTAC’s GPU server design and manufacturing capabilities with Tonomia’s renewable energy technologies to develop low-carbon, high-performance AI clusters for global enterprises. The companies claim that the collaboration will support advancements in environmentally sustainable data center operations by integrating clean energy directly into compute infrastructure.

“Partnering with Tonomia highlights MiTAC’s focus on sustainable, high-performance data centers,” said Rick Hwang, president of MiTAC Computing Technology. “By combining our GPU server platforms with renewable power solutions, we can lower the environmental impact of AI and HPC operations while supporting next-generation applications.”

Under the terms of the MoU, MiTAC will supply its advanced server platforms designed for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), and Tonomia will provide a range of modular renewable systems, including solar and on-site battery storage.

The companies intend to repurpose underused parking lots into energy-generating hubs capable of supporting electric vehicle charging and AI workloads, while also capturing and reusing waste heat to improve overall site efficiency.

“AI workloads are expanding rapidly, and reliable renewable energy is critical to power them sustainably,” said Tonomia CEO Mustapha Belhabib. “Working with MiTAC allows us to deliver GPU-enabled AI clusters built on clean energy foundations.”

MiTAC is a Taiwanese computing manufacturing firm. The company provides server systems and solutions for AI, HPC, cloud, and Edge computing markets. In 2023, the company acquired Intel’s dedicated server business.

Belgium-based Tonomia is a developer of distributed renewable systems designed to support data centers and AI infrastructure through modular, localized energy solutions. Tonomia has also partnered with UK hardware provider Panchaea on a similar initiative. The companies signed a deal in May to explore the possibility of deploying GPUs in parking lots powered by solar panels in a behind-the-meter-type arrangement.