LG Unveils Modular Cooling Solution to Speed Up AI Data Center Construction

Ryu Geun-il

Published : Sep 30, 2026

LG Electronics has introduced a modular solution that pre-assembles data center cooling facilities, including pumps and piping, into containers for supply. Its strengths lie in reducing on-site construction and enabling gradual expansion of cooling capacity in line with server additions.

LG Electronics first showcased its 'Hydronic Modular' solution at the 'Data Center World Asia 2026' exhibition, which opened on the 29th in Singapore.

The Hydronic Modular is a pre-assembled product that integrates pumps, valves, emergency buffer tanks, and piping for circulating chilled water inside an International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-standard container. By connecting the chiller main unit and container modules via piping at the data center site, the cooling system can be rapidly deployed.

Photo Image — LG Electronics participated in 'Data Center World Asia 2026,' which opened on the 29th in Singapore, showcasing AI data center cooling solutions including 1 MW and 2.6 MW Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) certified by NVIDIA.

Previously, chilled water produced by chillers required on-site installation and welding of pumps and pipes to reach server rooms. The Hydronic Modular system reduces construction time and initial investment costs as equipment is pre-fabricated in factories. When expanding server capacity, additional modules can be added according to required capacity.

The company also exhibited an oil-free inverter turbo chiller for data centers. By applying magnetic bearings, it reduced friction loss in compressors. It also lowered power consumption by utilizing free cooling technology, which circulates refrigerant without operating compressors when outdoor temperatures are low. Additionally, a fan wall unit that supplies cold air to server rooms was introduced.

In the liquid cooling sector, LG Electronics unveiled 1 MW and 2.6 MW CDUs. The CDU sends coolant to cold plates attached to GPUs and CPUs inside servers to recover heat. LG Electronics has received NVIDIA's quality certification for 600 kW, 1 MW, and 2.6 MW CDUs.

LG Energy Solution displayed battery backup units and UPS batteries for data centers, while LG CNS exhibited modular data centers with pre-assembled servers, power, and cooling systems for on-site installation.

Lee Jae-sung, President and Head of LG Electronics' ES Business Division, stated, “We will leap forward as a key partner in the global AI infrastructure market by leading with optimized cooling total solutions for ultra-large-scale AI data centers.”