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AdaniConneX's Vizag Data Centres to Use Air Cooling, Limit Freshwater Use
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What Happened?
AdaniConneX's data centres in Visakhapatnam, developed with Google, will use air cooling to minimize freshwater use. The facilities aim to support AI and digital infrastructure.
Key points
- The data centres will use air-cooled systems to avoid water-based cooling.
- Freshwater consumption across three sites will be less than an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
- 80% of the limited freshwater will be used for landscaping and worker facilities.
- The project will follow a zero-discharge policy for domestic wastewater.
- AdaniConneX is a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX.
Key insights
- The use of air cooling could set a precedent for future data centre developments in water-stressed regions.
- Limiting freshwater use may alleviate concerns from local communities about water scarcity.
- The project reflects a growing trend towards sustainable practices in the tech industry.
Why it matters
The project aims to minimize environmental impact while supporting the growing demand for digital infrastructure.
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AdaniConneX· CompanyGoogle· CompanyVisakhapatnam· CityMudasarlova Reservoir· LocationKambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary· Location
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Business Standard
