Bengaluru hosted the 5th Green Data Centre Summit organised by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), bringing together leading data centre operators, technology innovators, sustainability experts, and policymakers to explore the future of energy-efficient digital infrastructure. The summit focused on aligning India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem with net-zero and sustainable growth goals, showcasing how artificial intelligence and eco-conscious design are transforming the sector.
Experts highlighted the crucial role of AI-driven technologies and green building solutions in optimising energy use, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting India’s ambitious sustainability targets. Discussions underscored the potential for renewable energy-powered data centre parks, improved cooling solutions, and AI-enabled predictive maintenance to shape a greener digital economy. Officials from Karnataka shared plans for a dedicated 250–300-acre renewable energy-powered data centre park, facilitated by a single-window clearance system to encourage faster, streamlined development. The state’s renewable-heavy grid and highly skilled technology workforce were cited as key enablers for sustainable data infrastructure expansion beyond Bengaluru, addressing both hyperscale and edge data centre requirements.
Panel discussions at the summit addressed regulatory frameworks, AI integration, and the design, build, and operation of green data centres. Experts emphasised overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks, skill gaps, and energy efficiency challenges through technological innovation and robust policy frameworks. Sessions also focused on advanced cooling systems, wellness integration in data centres, and scalable models for achieving net-zero operations. The summit celebrated excellence in sustainability through the IGBC Green Data Centre Awards, recognising ten organisations for their outstanding achievements in energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and innovation. These awards reinforced India’s growing prominence in responsible digital infrastructure on a global stage.
Through knowledge-sharing sessions and technical demonstrations, the summit reinforced the importance of balancing rapid digital growth with environmental stewardship. IGBC’s initiative signals a decisive step towards India becoming a global hub for sustainable and AI-enabled data infrastructure, offering a model for eco-friendly technological development in the digital era. The event concluded with a consensus among officials and industry leaders that sustainable digital infrastructure is not only an environmental imperative but also a driver for innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness. Bengaluru’s emergence as a leading centre for green data centres highlights India’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its expanding digital ecosystem.
Indian Green Building Council Promotes Eco Friendly And AI Powered Digital Infrastructure
