ReNew Wind Energy Pvt Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to develop a proposed ₹70,000 crore green data center park in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with a planned capacity of 750 megawatts (MW) and operations expected to begin in 2028.
The project will combine digital infrastructure with renewable energy as Maharashtra looks to expand its data center, semiconductor, and clean energy industries.
P Anbalagan, Principal Secretary of the Industries, Investment & Services Department and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Maharashtra, signed the agreement alongside ReNew’s state head.
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ReNew’s ₹70,000 Crore Data Center Project: Locations and Timeline
The proposed green data center park will span across multiple locations, including Panvel, Khalapur, Taloja & Bhokharpada in Navi Mumbai and further into the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Under the MoU, the Maharashtra government will facilitate the permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances required for the project. It will also facilitate fiscal incentives in line with applicable government policies and regulations.
The proposed ₹70,000 crore investment marks an important step in ReNew’s expansion into the data center sector, the company said.
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51% Green Power Requirement for Data Center Operations
Renewable energy will be central to the proposed facility. ReNew said the integrated green data center park would need to use 51% green power to run its operations.
The project also expects a dedicated power infrastructure. This includes two incoming power feeders from independent sources to the data center park’s substation. The arrangement will also provide access to electricity from different sources.
The initiative aligns with Maharashtra’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and its focus on data centers, semiconductors and clean energy, ReNew said.
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ReNew’s Existing Renewable Energy Portfolio in Maharashtra
ReNew already has a 2.5 gigawatt (GW) power portfolio in Maharashtra, spanning wind and solar projects.
Its wind portfolio includes 1.3 GW of commissioned capacity and 376 MW under construction. Its solar portfolio includes 450 MW commissioned and another 273 MW under construction. The company said it has invested around ₹15,000 crore in the state so far.
The proposed project combines renewable energy & data center infrastructure in a single investment plan. Next milestones include developing the proposed facilities, securing required government clearances, and progressing toward the planned 2028 start of operations.
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