CtrlS Datacenters, a leading operator of data centers in India, has unveiled its 125 MWp solar farm, GreenVolt 1, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This initiative is part of the company’s broader plan to develop over 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The project is a key part of CtrlS’s ongoing investments in renewable energy, with further developments already underway in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
The company is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and boosting the adoption of renewable energy. As part of its $2 billion investment plan, CtrlS aims for a Net Zero carbon footprint by 2040. To support this ambitious goal, the company has laid out plans for more solar energy projects across India.
Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO of CtrlS Datacenters, commented, “GreenVolt 1 will power both our current and future data centers, setting a new standard in the Indian data center industry. We’re committed to scaling our data center capacity to over 1GW, and this solar farm is a crucial step towards achieving this goal in a sustainable manner.”
Pinnapureddy also added, “GreenVolt 1 marks a major milestone in our journey. We plan to expand GreenVolt projects across India as part of our responsible growth strategy, bringing us closer to our goal of being completely carbon neutral by 2040.”
The 125 MWp solar farm in Nagpur will provide clean energy to power 60% of CtrlS’ Mumbai Data Center campus. This move not only underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability but also helps businesses hosted at the campus meet their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by reducing their carbon footprints.
What sets CtrlS’ solar farm apart is its strategic location. Unlike many solar farms in remote areas, GreenVolt 1 is situated along the Mumbai-Kolkata highway, offering excellent connectivity. It is also built on rare tabletop land, allowing for the optimal placement of solar panels, ensuring high efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
In terms of technology, GreenVolt 1 uses advanced N-type solar panels, which are more efficient than the common P-type panels used in most Indian solar farms. These N-type panels require less land and produce higher energy output. The first phase of the project has seen the installation of 107,912 solar panels.
With plans to build over 1GW of solar capacity by 2030, CtrlS aims to power its data centers with green energy, leading the way in enabling AI innovations through advanced technologies and solutions.
