South Korean energy firm SGC Energy has partnered with Vertiv to maximize the efficiency of power and cooling solutions at SGC’s planned data center in Gunsan, South Korea.

The companies signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, under which they will conduct joint technical reviews of the infrastructure for the AI data center. As part of the agreement, Vertiv plans to deploy its integrated power solution, PowerNexus, at the site, marking the first deployment of the system in South Korea.

PowerNexus is a fully integrated system that combines a high-capacity uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and system switchgear into a single, factory-assembled block. According to the company, the system’s modular nature means that it can be deployed up to 70 percent faster than alternatives and lower installation costs by up to 20 percent.

"We plan to accelerate the construction of an unrivaled AI data center based on the close partnership between SGC Energy and Vertiv," said Hwang Se-hoon, an executive director at SGC Energy. "Because the AI data center business is a new growth pillar for the company, we will do everything possible to push the project forward without setbacks."

News on SGC’s data center was first revealed in February this year. The project will have a capacity of 60MW in its initial phase, with the potential to scale to up to 300MW at full buildout. Energization of the first phase is expected in Q1 2028.

The 300MW facility will be built at the Gunsan National Industrial Complex 2, the largest of two industrial areas located around Gunsan that house shipbuilding facilities, power plants, battery production facilities, and more.

According to the company, the data center will be built on approximately 100,000 sq ft (9,290 sqm) of land already owned by SGC Green Power, an affiliate of SGC Energy.