Oleon launches plant-based immersion cooling for data centres

Oleon, a subsidiary of Avril and a global leader in natural-based oleochemicals, has unveiled Qloe™, a new brand dedicated to transforming data centre cooling with plant-based immersion cooling liquids. The launch addresses the growing global demand for sustainable, efficient, and safe cooling solutions amid increasing data consumption driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and edge computing.

Traditional air-cooling systems often fall short in meeting the energy efficiency and operational demands of modern data centres. In contrast, Qloe™’s biobased immersion cooling liquids offer a groundbreaking alternative, delivering superior energy efficiency and reducing environmental footprints.

Unlike conventional cooling fluids, Qloe™ products are plant-based, non-toxic, biodegradable, and have zero global warming potential, making them a safer choice for both the environment and operational teams. These cooling liquids also extend the lifespan of IT equipment while significantly lowering operational costs.

Qloe™ immersion cooling liquids features:

• Biodegradability: Minimal environmental impact.
• Zero global warming potential: A truly sustainable choice.
• High flash point and non-toxic composition: Enhanced safety for workers and facilities.
• Low viscosity and superior dielectric properties: Efficient heat transfer and reliable performance.

Maarten Trautmann, Immersion Cooling Program lead at Oleon, highlighted the innovation’s significance: “Qloe™ not only meets the rising demands of data centres but does so in a way that’s safer for people and better for the planet.”

Qloe™ is positioned to lead the sustainable cooling market, empowering data centres to achieve operational goals while reducing their carbon footprint. With the digital revolution demanding ever-greater efficiency, Qloe™’s high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions mark a significant step forward in sustainable innovation.