Hyderabad: CtrlS Datacentres Ltd has unveiled plans to establish a new Datacentre Park on a 40-acre campus at the upcoming Chandanvelly Industrial Park near Hyderabad. This ambitious project is expected to bolster the company’s footprint in the region while enhancing its datacentre capacity significantly.
Massive capacity expansion
The 40-acre campus is designed to support an IT load capacity of over 600 MW, a significant addition to Hyderabad’s current datacentre capacity of approximately 52 MW. This expansion highlights CtrlS’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for advanced datacentre solutions in India.
Key features of the datacentre
The Chandanvelly Datacentre Park will feature multiple high-density and ultra-high-density datacentre buildings equipped to support AI-ready applications. These facilities will accommodate ultra-high-density rack configurations, with capacities ranging up to 135 KW per rack and immersion cooling systems capable of supporting 300 KW per rack.
In its initial phase, the facility will leverage a 250 MW sanctioned power capacity and include a dedicated Gas Insulated Substation (GIS). The substation is expandable up to 900 MW, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for seamless operations. The datacentre will also feature mission-critical operation centers, administrative offices, and collaborative spaces tailored for customer needs.
The facility also incorporates advanced cooling systems, including free air-cooling, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling technologies. These systems aim to achieve an annual Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) between 1.12 and 1.32. Additionally, the buildings will feature solar module facades on their western and southern elevations, providing thermal regulation, green power generation, and aesthetic appeal.
Leadership perspective
Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman of CtrlS Datacentres Ltd, emphasized Telangana’s growing prominence as an economic powerhouse in India. He highlighted the strategic importance of the new datacentre park in driving growth for data-driven and technology businesses in the region.
Pinnapureddy stated that the Telangana government’s robust support for the ICT sector and digital transformation initiatives has created an environment conducive to the establishment of such advanced facilities. CtrlS aims to contribute significantly to Hyderabad’s digital ecosystem through this cutting-edge datacentre park.
APAC News Analysis
India’s datacentre industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with total capacity expected to reach 1,800 MW by 2026. This surge is driven by rapid advancements in digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud services, and data localisation mandates. Hyderabad is emerging as a premier datacentre hub, with a seismic zone-2 classification that makes it ideal for disaster recovery services. According to CBRE’s Datacentre Trends report, Hyderabad is among the fastest-growing datacentre markets in India.
This announcement by CtrlS Datacentres reflects a strategic response to India’s burgeoning digital ecosystem. The new facility is expected to revolutionize Hyderabad’s datacentre infrastructure, further solidifying its position as a leading datacentre hub in India. With its innovative design, advanced technologies, and substantial capacity, CtrlS Datacentre Park has the potential to meet the rising demands of digital transformation across industries in India.
