Transforming India’s AI Landscape: The Data Centre Challenge
As we stand on the brink of the AI decade, India is poised to become a key player in the global data centre market, with plans for five hyperscale facilities by 2025. Key insights include:
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Investment Surge: Expected $25 billion influx, aiming for over 4,500 MW capacity by 2030.
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Power Supply Dilemmas:
- Grid Supply Costs: Approx. $90 million/year with reliability issues.
- Renewables with Storage: Higher costs may exceed grid prices.
- Captive Solutions: Group-captive costs can be competitive at approx. $83 million.
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Connectivity Issues: India’s frequent internet shutdowns pose serious risks, with 28% of global government-ordered outages in 2024.
For India to thrive, it must ensure reliable power and connectivity, transforming potential into performance.
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