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CleanMax and STT GDC India Expand Renewable Energy Alliance, Surpass 130 MW Capacity

CleanMax and STT GDC India have strengthened their renewable energy collaboration, pushing their combined capacity beyond 130 MW with the addition of a new 21 MWp solar project. This expansion supports the delivery of consistent, round-the-clock hybrid renewable power across major data centre locations, reinforcing the foundation for sustainable and AI-ready digital infrastructure in India.

The partnership also reflects strong progress toward environmental goals. While STT GDC India is moving toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2030—with nearly 70% of its energy already sourced from renewables as of 2025—CleanMax continues to solidify its position in the sector, with around 42% of its 5.7 GW portfolio dedicated to AI and data centre-driven demand.

In a recent development, STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited has signed additional Power Purchase Agreements with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited. These agreements include the integration of 21 MWp of solar capacity, further enhancing the existing hybrid wind-solar energy supply for STT GDC India’s facilities in Chennai.

With this addition, the total renewable energy capacity under the partnership now exceeds 130 MW, spanning critical data centre hubs in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. As part of the arrangement, STT GDC India will also increase its participation through a captive model, backed by a 26% equity stake in the renewable project.

Such collaborations highlight a growing shift among data centre operators toward dependable and sustainable energy models. By combining solar and wind power, these hybrid solutions ensure uninterrupted renewable supply—an essential factor as AI-driven workloads continue to demand higher and more stable energy consumption.

Speaking on the development, CleanMax leadership emphasized that the future of digital infrastructure depends not only on how facilities are built but also on how they are powered. As data and AI adoption accelerates, integrating renewable energy at scale becomes crucial for ensuring resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

STT GDC India also noted that India’s digital expansion requires a balanced approach where growth is aligned with environmental responsibility. The company highlighted that its continued partnership with CleanMax enables access to large-scale renewable energy, supporting increasing computational demands while keeping it on track to meet its long-term sustainability targets.