India’s first green data centre is being developed at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) in collaboration with ESDS Software Solution Ltd will develop the data centre. This milestone project aligns with India’s sustainability, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy goals.
Key Features of CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre
| Parameter | Details |
| Location | Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Developer | Central Electronics Limited (CEL) with ESDS Software |
| Investment | ₹1,000 crore |
| Data Centre Tier | Tier 3 uptime compliance (99.982% uptime) |
| Capacity | 30 MW; up to 200 high-density racks per floor |
| Connectivity | 40 Gbps |
| Sustainability Features | Smart cooling, reflective roofing, rainwater harvesting, modular PODs, multi-ISP |
| Technology | ESDS’s patented cloud and managed services |
What is a Tier 3 Data Centre?
Tier 3 data centres are designed for 99.982% uptime, translating to less than 1.6 hours of downtime annually. These centres support concurrent maintenance without taking systems offline, ensuring high availability.
Why It Matters?
- First of its kind: India’s first green data centre, combining digital growth with sustainable energy use.
- Cloud & Security Infrastructure: Supports future-ready cloud computing, data privacy, and AI/IoT applications.
- National Importance: Strengthens India’s push towards energy-efficient digital infrastructure and aligns with Digital India & Green India missions.
- Economic Boost: Attracts data-driven industries to Uttar Pradesh and supports the state’s economic modernization.
Other Tech & Innovation Announcements (Uttar Pradesh):
- India’s First Quantum Unit to be established in Noida
- Biotechnology Park to be set up near Lucknow
- Target of 20,000 MW renewable energy by 2027, with CEL playing a key role.
About Central Electronics Limited (CEL)
| Feature | Details |
| Established | 1974 |
| Status | Mini-Ratna (Category-1) PSU under DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology |
| Pioneering Work | Made India’s first solar photovoltaic module in 1974 |
| Expertise | Solar PV, defence electronics, railways safety, and electronic components |
| R&D Contribution | Developed indigenous SPV tech meeting IEC international standards |
| Defence Role | Produces components for BrahMos missile systems |