Digital Edge has taken a big step toward being more environmentally friendly in India by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy with Hexa Climate Solutions Pvt Ltd. The deal will give the first phase of its 350 MW AI-ready hyperscale BOM campus in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, up to 83 MW of solar power. The campus is currently being built.
The 83 MW renewable capacity is expected to offset approximately 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This reduction is likely to increase as Digital Edge India expands its renewable energy program at the campus. Power supply will begin in phases starting December 2026. The company stated that 83 MW is the maximum renewable capacity permitted under current regulations for the initial stage of development.
To strengthen its long-term renewable energy commitment, Digital Edge India will also acquire a significant minority equity stake in the associated renewable energy projects, giving it captive user status.
Joint Venture Supporting India’s Digital Growth
Digital Edge, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, and AGP Sustainable Assets are all working together on the BOM campus project. The goal of the partnership is to help India’s digital infrastructure and transformation goals grow quickly.
John Freeman, Group CEO of Digital Edge, said, “The initiatives show what can be achieved when companies work closely with customers and local stakeholders to build sustainable digital infrastructure.”
Vinod Giri, Managing Partner – Master Fund, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) added, “The partnership reflects the importance of combining world-class digital infrastructure with responsible development.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman of Hexa Climate Solutions, stated, “The 83MW PPA sets a benchmark for green infrastructure as India’s digital economy continues to expand.”
Industry-First Recycled Water Initiative
Alongside renewable energy adoption, Digital Edge India has introduced an industry-first recycled water initiative. The company is deploying advanced liquid cooling systems powered by 10 million litres of recycled water per day in partnership with customers and the local community.
This greywater solution should help us use water more efficiently and cut down on our need for fresh water. The BOM campus wants to have an annualised Power Utilisation Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25 and a Water Utilisation Effectiveness (WUE) of less than 1.75. This makes it one of the most energy- and water-efficient data centers in India.
The recycled water program will also support the local community by creating a new revenue source, as the grey water used would otherwise have been discharged into the ocean by municipal authorities.
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