Green Data Centre to be Developed in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh will soon have a state-of-the-art “Green Data Centre” to be developed in collaboration between Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector undertaking (PSU) affiliated with CSIR under India’s Ministry of Science & Technology and ESDS Software, a data centre infrastructure provider. 

The project with 30 MW capacity entails an investment of about Rs 1,000 crore and will be established in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

While laying the foundation stone for the facility, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, described the state-of-the-art data centre as a “milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a self-reliant global digital power.” 

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, lauded Central Electronics Limited (CEL) for its pioneering contributions in solar photovoltaic technology.

He acknowledged that CEL’s advanced solar panel technology played a crucial role in implementing solar-based electricity solutions across tribal and remote regions of the state, helping bring renewable energy to the last mile.

Green Data Centre is designed and operated with a focus on minimising environmental impact and maximising energy efficiency. This involves the use of energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy sources, and sustainable practices to reduce the carbon footprint and resource consumption.

Recalling CEL’s historic legacy, Dr. Jitendra Singh shared that it was established in 1974 with the objective of commercially exploiting indigenous technologies developed by national laboratories and R&D institutions in the country.

He highlighted how this pioneering PSU introduced India’s first solar cell in 1977, long before the world recognised the potential of solar energy.

In recent years, however, CEL faced a severe financial crisis and was on the verge of being disinvested. Through a successful Public-Private Partnership model, CEL underwent a remarkable transformation and was awarded “Mini Ratna” status last year.

Designed with sustainability and performance at its core, the upcoming data centre will feature a scalable infrastructure with a 30 MW capacity, capable of accommodating 200 high-density racks per floor.

It is being developed to meet Tier III/TIA/Uptime-compliant standards, ensuring high availability and operational resilience. The centre will be equipped with a 40 Gbps ring fibre network supported by multiple ISPs and will offer dual 10 Gbps links for seamless cloud integration and disaster recovery replication.

In line with green infrastructure principles, it will include rainwater harvesting, reflective roofing, and smart cooling systems, making it both energy-efficient and environmentally responsible.

The green data centre in Uttar Pradesh will attract startups, enterprises, and government agencies, generate skilled jobs, and promote local innovation.