Johnson Controls Commits S$60 Million to Expand Singapore Innovation Hub for AI Data Center Tech

Johnson Controls Commits S$60 Million to Expand Singapore Innovation Hub for AI Data Center Tech January 5, 2026 Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced a significant S$60 million (approximately US$44 million) investment to expand its Innovation Center in Singapore. This strategic move underscores the intensifying focus on developing energy-efficient infrastructure to support the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, particularly in the power-constrained and tropical markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The five-year expansion plan will focus on advancing next-generation cooling, thermal management, and intelligent automation technologies specifically engineered for AI-driven data centers. A core objective is to develop solutions that reduce energy consumption while supporting the higher rack densities demanded by modern computing workloads. As part of the initiative, the company plans to grow its engineering team at the Singapore site to between 90 and 100 staff. The enhanced center will serve as a regional research and development hub, conducting collaborative testing and development with universities, technology partners, and customers. Key research areas will include liquid and hybrid cooling systems tailored for hyperscale and colocation facilities operating in challenging tropical climates. The investment is a direct response to the region's infrastructure demands, where data centers already account for an estimated seven percent of Singapore's electricity consumption—a figure poised to rise with increasing AI adoption. The facility is strategically positioned to help operators meet stringent sustainability targets without compromising on performance or uptime. This expansion builds on the company's 2024 launch of a dedicated global data center solutions business and leverages its existing footprint, providing integrated solutions across more than 150 countries. Source: datacenterdynamics