Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Asia’s leading data centre provider, has signed a renewable Power Consumption Agreement (PCA) with a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). PDG’s MU1 data centre in Mumbai will now consume power generated by a solar project in Maharashtra’s Nanded district.
The project, jointly invested in by both companies, will provide the MU1 data centre with its first phase of renewable energy starting from June 1, 2023. This long-term agreement paves the way for MU1 to be powered with up to 50 per cent renewable energy, a significant step towards digital decarbonisation. PDG’s MU1 data centre in Mumbai is already a notable facility, holding certifications such as IGBC Platinum, OCP Ready, Uptime Tier III, and receiving the RoSPA 2023 Gold Award for health and safety performance.
Cloud and digital adoption in India are experiencing unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in digital infrastructure. Vipin Shirsat, Managing Director, India, PDG, stated that this presents an opportunity for long-term decision-making that promotes growth, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership between PDG and Tata Power exemplifies PDG’s commitment to achieving Net Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 by offering sustainable data centre services powered by renewable energy.
Ashwinikumar Patil, Chief – O&M & CSR, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited & CEO, WREL, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasising their mission to provide reliable green energy solutions tailored to commercial and industrial needs. The association aims to reduce PDG’s carbon footprint and enable their MU1 data centre to adopt renewable energy solutions, furthering Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited’s commitment to sustainable energy accessibility through industry collaborations.