# DayOne and Blue Whale Energy to Explore Distributed Virtual Power Plant in Singapore

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- Published: 2026-10-30T09:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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_Collaboration will assess coordinated battery storage at DayOne’s SG1 data center
and other sites to build grid-responsive operating capabilities_

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DayOne Data Centers ("DayOne"), a Singapore-
headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, and Blue Whale Energy, a Singapore-
based company specializing in battery energy storage systems ("BESS") and Virtual
Power Plant ("VPP") aggregation services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding("
MOU") to study the feasibility of a Distributed VPP in Singapore.

Under this MOU, the collaboration would explore an intelligent real-time solution
to coordinate a distributed BESS network that links battery storage at DayOne’s 
upcoming SG1 data center with suitable third-party commercial and industrial sites,
allowing them to act together as a single, flexible resource for the grid.

As AI and cloud workloads increase, data center and grid operators are looking for
innovative ways to optimize available grid capacity, particularly during periods
of peak electricity use. The proposed Distributed VPP is designed to pool battery
storage across multiple sites so that electricity drawn from the grid can be adjusted
at key moments. Beyond helping to better utilize existing power infrastructure, 
such a collaboration could also unlock new capacity while mitigating the need for
costly grid upgrades to deal with peak demand.

"Singapore’s digital economy depends not only on computing infrastructure but also
on the physical systems that support it, including energy. We believe data centers
should play an active role in strengthening the broader power ecosystem they rely
on and creating long-term value," said Jamie Khoo, Chief Executive Officer of DayOne."
Through this collaboration with Blue Whale Energy, we are exploring how a Distributed
VPP anchored at a data center could support greater grid flexibility alongside the
continued growth of digital infrastructure."

"Coordinated energy storage could create value by bringing together an anchor data
center and suitable commercial and industrial sites," said Gabriel Lim, Founder 
and CEO of Blue Whale Energy. "Through this MOU with DayOne, we will assess the 
technical, operational, and commercial arrangements required for a Distributed VPP
that shows what that future could look like, starting here in Singapore."

The initial work is expected to include a joint front-end engineering design study
covering storage configuration, safety, metering and telemetry, controls, operational
safeguards, and potential arrangements with participating commercial and industrial
facilities.

DayOne and Blue Whale Energy also intend to engage relevant authorities and market
stakeholders, as appropriate, to understand the applicable technical and market 
participation requirements. The parties will also assess the requirements for potential
participation in Singapore’s Demand Response and Interruptible Load programs—which
incentivize businesses to reduce electricity consumption during periods of market
stress and grid contingencies, respectively, to support power system reliability—
subject to applicable market rules and regulatory approvals.

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**About DayOne Data Centers**

DayOne Data Centers Limited ("DayOne") is a Singapore-headquartered global digital
infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers,
with a footprint across ten markets in Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading
global hyperscalers and businesses, DayOne engineers, builds, and operates high-
capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability. Powered by its proprietary
integrated delivery model and proven track record of pioneering and scaling new 
markets, DayOne unlocks strategic capacity to meet accelerating critical infrastructure
demands. Established in 2022, DayOne has operations in Singapore, Johor and Greater
Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Tokyo and Kyushu in Japan, Hong Kong
SAR, Finland, and Spain. For more information, visit [dayonedc.com](http://dayonedc.com/).

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