Telangana Led AI Centre Promises Greener Digital Infrastructure
Hyderabad is poised to become a major node in India’s digital infrastructure with the announcement that Adani Group will build a new “green” data centre in Telangana. The facility expected to have an installed power capacity of 48 megawatts (MW) will support high-performance computing, cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The move signals a strategic push to combine rapid digital growth with sustainability a trend increasingly vital in India’s urban development.
Addressing delegates at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the group’s managing director stated that the ₹2,500 crore investment forms part of a broader ₹10,000 crore commitment by the Adani Group to develop infrastructure and manufacturing across Telangana over the past few years. Officials say the data centre will host cutting-edge AI and cloud computing operations, reflecting the growing demand for robust digital infrastructure in a rapidly digitising India. As more enterprises and public services migrate to the cloud, the need for locally embedded, high-capacity facilities has surged — and Hyderabad, with this new facility, could emerge as a leading hub. However, data centres are notoriously energy-intensive. In India, rising demand for data storage and processing has contributed to a marked increase in electricity consumption. To address such concerns, “green data centres” — those designed for operational energy efficiency and lower environmental impact — are being championed by industry experts.
The proposed facility will presumably leverage such practices: energy-efficient hardware, advanced cooling systems, and renewable energy sources. These measures align with best practices for sustainable data infrastructure — aiming for lower carbon footprints while supporting high-end digital operations. For Hyderabad and Telangana, the benefits extend beyond tech infrastructure. The project dovetails with broader efforts to create inclusive, future-ready urban ecosystems: it promises job creation, enhancement of local skills in high-tech sectors, and positions the city as a competitive destination for global cloud and AI businesses. According to the group, its earlier investments have already supported over 7,000 jobs across manufacturing, infrastructure and ancillary sectors in the state.
Still, the challenge will lie in ensuring the venture remains as green in practice as it is on paper. Given the steep energy demands of AI and cloud computing — and the cooling and power needs inherent to data centres — consistent use of renewable energy and efficient cooling architecture will be key. Experts suggest when properly managed, data centres can even offer flexibility to integrate with renewable-energy grids and support broader climate-resilient urban development. If executed with environmental prudence, the new data centre could help set a benchmark for sustainable digital infrastructure in Indian cities — offering a model where rapid technological growth goes hand-in-hand with responsible urban development.
Telangana Led AI Centre Promises Greener Digital Infrastructure
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