A new University of Hull spin-out, Dew Point Systems Ltd, has been created to bring an ultra-efficient cooling technology to the commercial market. The system has been engineered to cut electricity use and carbon output in data centres by up to 90 per cent, positioning it as a potential alternative for operators facing mounting energy pressures.
Dr Xiaoli Ma, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Hull, said: “We are focused on developing technologies to tackle climate change. Air cooling systems are huge consumers of electricity, with air conditioning and electric fans accounting for about 10 per cent of all global energy consumption.
“Through a series of technological breakthroughs, we have developed a super performance dew point cooler which significantly improves efficiency compared to existing technologies. Dew point cooling technology cools the air using the principle of water evaporation, leading to significant energy savings compared to conventional systems.
“Testing our system in the real world we have been able to cut energy consumption for cooling by around 90 per cent, delivering close to zero carbon cooling. After 15 years developing and refining the technology we are delighted to be able to share it commercially through the launch of Dew Point Systems Ltd.”
The venture has been developed with Cambridge Future Tech, which works with universities to translate scientific research into commercial companies. Dew Point Systems intends to serve a rapidly expanding data centre market, with forecasts indicating the construction of around 100 additional UK facilities over the next five years and continued growth across Europe.
The company has opened a pre-seed funding round to build its team and secure early commercial pathways, aiming to establish its technology as a scalable option for operators seeking lower-cost, lower-carbon cooling solutions.
