SK Telecom has entered into a comprehensive integrated procurement agreement with Schneider Electric for the supply of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment and solutions for the installation of the SK AIDC in Ulsan.
Schneider Electric is globally recognized for its expertise in MEP infrastructure for artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs). The company provides end-to-end solutions that cover everything from design and construction to operations.
The agreement between SK Telecom and Schneider Electric is the first tangible outcome of the partnership announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25). As a part of this agreement, Schneider Electric will deliver MEP equipment in five categories, including switchgear, transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and automated control systems, all of which will be deployed to support the Ulsan center.
In addition, SK Telecom will incorporate Schneider Electric’s Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) into its unified AI Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system. ETAP, a top digital twin solution for power systems, covers design, analysis, and operation.
The AI DCIM platform offers software and tools for real-time monitoring and management of power consumption and infrastructure utilization. With this agreement, SK Telecom seeks to enhance the capabilities of its AI DCIM solution.
Cooperation between SK Telecom and Schneider Electric has led to formation of a working group to collaborate on multiple areas including:
- SKT AI DCIM & Schneider Automated Control Systems: To pursue integration and commercialization of SK Telecom’s unified AI DCIM with Schneider Electric’s automated control systems.
- MEP Reference Designs: To develop MEP reference designs and jointly execute data center design and construction services.
- Prefabricated Solutions: To create prefabricated and integrated solutions to significantly reduce construction timelines.
- Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS): To expand collaborative sales initiatives to grow their EaaS business.
The firms also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend this partnership across the SK Group. Plans include joint development of UPS and Energy Storage System (ESS) technologies backed by SK On’s lithium-ion battery technologies.