Schneider Electric to Launch Southeast Asia Training Hub in Malaysia Amid Rising AI Infrastructure Demand
New facility to strengthen regional technical capabilities in energy management, semiconductors, and data centre solutions
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Schneider Electric announced plans to establish a Southeast Asia training centre in Malaysia later this year, reinforcing the company’s regional expansion strategy as artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accelerates energy demand across the region.
The training hub will provide technical education and hands-on operational training for Schneider Electric partners and end users across Southeast Asia, with a focus on energy management systems, semiconductor manufacturing support, and data centre technologies.
The announcement comes amid rapid growth in Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure sector. Industry analysts project the region’s data centre capacity to triple by 2030, driven by increasing AI adoption and major investments from global technology companies.
Malaysia Emerging as Regional Technology and Semiconductor Hub
Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a key destination for data centres and semiconductor operations, attracting investments from leading global technology firms including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The country also plays a critical role in the semiconductor supply chain, accounting for approximately 13% of global semiconductor testing and packaging activities.
Henri Berthe, President of Schneider Electric’s Semiconductors and Battery Segment, said growing AI demand is driving the need for more energy-efficient infrastructure solutions across both industries.
“This growth is pushing us to invest in Southeast Asia,” said Berthe during a regional industry forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Training Centre to Focus on Energy and Data Centre Technologies
The upcoming facility will offer training using operational equipment and real-world systems, including medium-voltage energy management technologies and advanced data centre solutions.
Schneider Electric said the initiative is designed to help regional industries build technical expertise while supporting operational efficiency and sustainability goals.
AI-Driven Energy Management Solutions in Focus
The company is also expanding the use of AI-enabled energy management tools to help customers optimize power consumption in energy-intensive facilities such as data centres and semiconductor fabrication plants.
According to Berthe, predictive AI systems can enable operators to adjust cooling and chiller usage based on weather conditions and operational requirements, potentially reducing energy consumption by 2% to 3%.
Schneider Electric has seen increased demand for its server racks, cooling systems, and power management equipment as AI workloads continue to expand globally.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, providing digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability across data centres, infrastructure, industries, and buildings.
Schneider Electric announced plans to establish a Southeast Asia training centre in Malaysia later this year, reinforcing the company’s regional expansion strategy as artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accelerates energy demand across the region.
The training hub will provide technical education and hands-on operational training for Schneider Electric partners and end users across Southeast Asia, with a focus on energy management systems, semiconductor manufacturing support, and data centre technologies.
The announcement comes amid rapid growth in Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure sector. Industry analysts project the region’s data centre capacity to triple by 2030, driven by increasing AI adoption and major investments from global technology companies.
