In recent years, immersion cooling has rapidly evolved from a niche experimental solution to a validated and increasingly adopted technology in data center infrastructure. This innovative cooling approach addresses critical challenges posed by the escalating power density and environmental impact of modern data centers.
Intel’s Certification Marks a Major Milestone for Immersion Cooling
In early 2025, Intel officially certified an immersion cooling fluid for use with its latest generation of Xeon processors — the first such certification issued by the company. Developed by Shell, this fluid underwent stringent testing to confirm its compatibility, performance, and reliability in real-world data center environments.
This certification represents a significant endorsement from a leading semiconductor manufacturer, signaling that immersion cooling is now recognized as a mature and dependable technology for large-scale deployment.
Why Immersion Cooling Is Gaining Global Momentum
The growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and other data-intensive applications has driven an increase in server power density. Traditional air-cooling methods are increasingly unable to meet these demands efficiently, leading to rising energy consumption and operational costs.
Immersion cooling, which involves submerging IT hardware in specialized dielectric fluids, offers numerous advantages:
- Enhanced Performance: Servers can operate at higher frequencies, resulting in up to a 40% increase in processing performance.
- Energy Efficiency: Significant reductions in energy consumption can be achieved, with cooling power usage effectiveness (PUE) approaching 1.0.
- Water Conservation: Immersion cooling can reduce water use by up to 99% compared to conventional cooling systems.
- Space Savings: The compact nature of immersion cooling setups can reduce the physical footprint of data center infrastructure by up to 80%.
Industry Adoption and Market Transformation
The certification by Intel is indicative of a wider industry trend. Data center operators, hardware manufacturers, and fluid suppliers are increasingly collaborating to develop validated immersion cooling solutions.
Enterprises adopting immersion cooling report substantial operational benefits, including lower energy costs, decreased carbon emissions, reduced maintenance requirements, and extended hardware lifespan.
CSD Group’s Local Cloud Solution with Integrated Immersion Cooling
Capitalizing on emerging technology trends and real business needs, CSD Group introduces the Local Cloud solution integrating immersion cooling technology as a comprehensive service. This model allows businesses to lease the entire system, including:
- Custom-designed immersion cooling tanks tailored to various operational scales.
- High-performance servers pre-installed in the tanks, ready for AI or intensive computing workloads.
- A centralized Cloud Portal for easy monitoring and resource management.
With this cluster-based rental model, businesses can access modern infrastructure without the need for large upfront investment. At the same time, they benefit from energy savings, noise reduction, and lower operational costs. This solution is particularly suitable for businesses looking to:
- Expand existing server rooms or deploy new on-premise cloud infrastructure.
- Rapidly test AI projects using GPUs without long-term hardware commitments.
- Operate in a stable, energy-efficient, and easily managed environment.
References
Shell. (2025, May). Shell Cooling Fluids Certified by Intel for Use in Data Centres Worldwide — An Industry First. Retrieved from https://www.shell.com/business-customers/lubricants-for-business/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-cooling-fluids-certified-by-intel-for-use-in-data-centres-worldwide-an-industry-first.html
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