Singapore Startup Amplicity Unlocks Revenue from Idle Data Center Batteries
Data centers across Asia Pacific face rising power costs and grid constraints amid rapid expansion.
Amplicity a Singapore startup has raised US$1 million in seed funding to address this by activating idle backup batteries.
Unlocking Hidden Value in Backup Systems
The company installs a control layer on existing UPS infrastructure to enable peak shaving and participation in energy markets.
Most such batteries remain unused more than 99 percent of the time according to the founders.
This approach generates recurring income while preserving full backup capability for outages.
Investors including ENGIE participated in the round supporting commercialization in the region.
Co founders Stéphane Leyo as CEO and Gabriel Schiano as CTO lead the effort with a focus on Asia Pacific markets.
Broader Impacts on Energy Markets and Operators
Historically backup systems sat as passive insurance but similar assets in other sectors have shifted to active revenue sources over the past decade.
In the next 12 months widespread pilots could ease grid pressure from new data center builds while lowering emissions for operators.
Smaller facilities may benefit most from added income streams whereas traditional diesel suppliers could see reduced demand.
Founders gain a practical edge by turning fixed costs into flexible assets without major new hardware investments.
