Data Centres Need a Green Growth Plan
· Technology · Business Standard
India's rapid digital expansion has triggered a massive surge in data centre construction, raising serious concerns about energy consumption and carbon emissions. Industry experts warn that powering these facilities primarily with fossil fuels will severely derail the country's net-zero climate commitments. Transitioning to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is now essential for sustainable digital infrastructure growth. However, high capital costs and grid integration hurdles continue to slow down the adoption of green energy by operators. Policymakers and industry leaders must collaborate to establish clear regulatory frameworks that incentivise renewable energy adoption in the data centre sector.
Why it matters
Data centres are major electricity consumers, and their rapid growth directly impacts India's power grid stability and carbon reduction targets. Shaping a green growth plan determines whether the digital economy expands without accelerating climate change.
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