STT GDC signs deal to procure renewable energy in India

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has signed a deal with O2 Power to procure renewable energy in India. As per the agreement, the company will obtain renewable energy under a captive structure to power STT GDC India’s Bengaluru facility, which is located in the state of Karnataka. O2 Power will reportedly supply STT GDC with renewable energy from its 201.1 MWac Wind-Solar Hybrid (WSH) project, also in Karnataka.

Speaking about this deal, Sumit Mukhija, CEO at STT GDC India, said: “This partnership with O2 Power, one of India’s leading renewable energy platforms, further demonstrates our resolve in adopting and promoting sustainable best practices in our facilities and steering the overall sector in the same direction.”

Adding: “We are also actively collaborating with regulators, government, and energy generation firms and exploring opportunities and frameworks eventually achieve carbon-neutral data center operations across our facilities in India by 2030.”