Schneider Electric will supply mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions, including switchgear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), transformers, and automated control systems. This collaboration builds on an initial partnership announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in March. A comprehensive procurement agreement ensures these solutions support the establishment of the SK AIDC in Ulsan.
Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expands the collaboration to include SK Group affiliates, aiming to develop advanced MEP solutions and battery technologies. This broader cooperation leverages SK On’s lithium-ion battery expertise to enhance Schneider Electric’s UPS and Energy Storage System (ESS) offerings, fostering innovation across multiple sectors.
SK Telecom will integrate Schneider Electric’s Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP), a digital twin software for power systems, into its AI Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system. This integration enables real-time monitoring and management of power consumption and infrastructure, optimizing operational efficiency. Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President and Head of Secure Power and Services at Schneider Electric, stated: “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in setting a new standard for AI data centers by leveraging the combined technological expertise and know-how of both companies.”
The partnership includes joint efforts in several areas: integrating SK Telecom’s AI DCIM with Schneider Electric’s automated control systems, developing MEP reference designs, creating prefabricated solutions to shorten construction timelines, and expanding Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) initiatives. These efforts aim to streamline data center design, construction, and operations while enhancing sustainability.
Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom, emphasized: “The procurement agreement and the expansion of our strategic cooperation are part of SK Telecom’s AI pyramid strategy of ‘self-reliance and cooperation.’ Our partnership with Schneider Electric is expected to support the construction of the Guro AIDC and the gigawatt-scale expansion of the SK AIDC in Ulsan, while creating synergies across SK Group affiliates.”
This collaboration strengthens SK Telecom’s efforts to build a modern, efficient, and sustainable data center ecosystem in Ulsan. By combining Schneider Electric’s global expertise in MEP solutions with SK Telecom’s technological capabilities, the partnership supports the growing demand for AI-driven infrastructure and contributes to sustainable development goals.
The initiative is poised to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation, positioning the SK AIDC as a model for next-generation data centers. The expanded collaboration across SK Group affiliates further amplifies the project’s impact, fostering mutual growth and technological advancement.
