Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters is gearing up to bring a 50-megawatt solar power plant online within the next 12 to 15 months as part of its commitment to transition entirely to renewable energy, according to Vipin Jain, President of Datacenter Operations. This initiative aims to power all of the company’s data centers with 100% solar energy. Currently, CtrlS operates a 50MW solar plant and plans to double this capacity soon.
Data centers are notorious for high energy consumption, often relying on coal-based power, raising environmental concerns. “We’ve taken a different approach by being the only data center company in India with our own solar power plant,” said Jain. “This shift helps eliminate reliance on conventional energy sources.”
To fund its growth and green initiatives, CtrlS is planning to raise $300 million this financial year. The investment will focus on acquiring land, expanding data center infrastructure, and boosting renewable energy capabilities. The company plans to allocate 10-15% of the funds for land acquisition, 60% for infrastructure development, and 15-20% for renewable energy projects, including its solar expansion.
Demand for CtrlS Datacenters is surging, particularly from hyperscale cloud providers and AI infrastructure companies. Additionally, financial institutions, known for early tech adoption, are also driving demand. To meet these growing needs, CtrlS plans to hire 300 more employees, bringing its total workforce to about 1,300.
Alongside its expansion, CtrlS continues to innovate by exploring advanced cooling solutions like liquid cooling to address evolving client requirements. It is collaborating with OEM partners to create cutting-edge technologies and maintain its competitive edge.
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, established in 2007, operates 15 datacenters across eight major markets and aims to develop over 600 MW of datacenter capacity by 2029. The company is at the forefront of promoting renewable energy solutions for a sustainable future. CtrlS Datacenters has revealed its intentions to expand into new international markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with Thailand identified as its initial venture abroad.
