Digital Edge Palava 270MW Hyperscale Data Center Campus Mumbai
Status: Announced / Initial Planning & Site Preparation | Location: 30-acre dedicated land parcel within the Green Integrated Data Centre Park, Palava
Project Overview
Digital Edge is accelerating India's AI and cloud infrastructure ambitions through the development of a landmark 270MW hyperscale data center campus near Mumbai, following the acquisition of strategically located land valued at approximately ₹10 billion (US$104 million) from master developer Lodha. Situated within the environmentally focused Palava Green Integrated Data Centre Park, the project represents one of the largest single-site digital infrastructure developments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting the country's rapidly expanding demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, enterprise digital transformation, and high-performance computing services. The campus has been purpose-built to support next-generation workloads, featuring infrastructure capable of accommodating ultra-high rack densities, advanced liquid and hybrid cooling technologies, scalable power distribution systems, and resilient network connectivity designed for AI training clusters and large-scale cloud deployments. Its location offers direct access to Mumbai's extensive fiber ecosystem, submarine cable landing stations, reliable utility infrastructure, and a growing enterprise customer base, making it an ideal destination for hyperscale cloud providers and AI companies seeking low-latency digital infrastructure. By integrating sustainable design principles within the Palava Green Integrated Data Centre Park, including energy-efficient building systems, optimized water management, and renewable energy integration opportunities, Digital Edge aims to deliver a future-ready facility that balances massive computing capacity with long-term environmental responsibility while strengthening India's position as one of Asia's fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Digital Edge Palava 270MW Hyperscale Data Center Campus Mumbai |
| Location | 30-acre dedicated land parcel within the Green Integrated Data Centre Park, Palava |
| Status | Announced / Initial Planning & Site Preparation |
| Commissioning | Phased development planned to scale across multi-year buildout phases |
| Total IT Load | ~270.0 MW (Full buildout potential across the campus) |
| Total Capacity | Massively scaled to support extensive multi-megawatt deployments for hyperscalers, global cloud providers, and high-density AI compute frameworks. |
| Tier Level | Tier III / Tier IV Compliant Architecture |
| Project Type | Greenfield Mega-Campus Development |
City Profile
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| City Name | Mumbai |
| Population | ~18.4 Million (Urban Agglomeration) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~18.4 Million (Mumbai UA) |
| City GDP | Highest in India (Financial & Commercial Capital) |
| Per Capita Income | High (Economic Engine of India) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 Data Center Hub |
| Key Strengths | Indias Primary financial hub, highest fiber density, 9+ subsea cable landing stations, strong power grid access |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Digital Edge |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Lodha (providing integrated park infrastructure, initial utility access, and zoning support). |
| Construction Contractor | Leading global and domestic Tier-1 mission-critical EPC contractors. |
| MEP Engineering | Advanced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering designed for massive power scaling and optimized cooling distribution. |
| Network Connectivity | Multiple redundant carrier entry paths with low-latency fiber rings connecting directly to Mumbai’s primary internet exchanges and subsea cable landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | High-voltage dedicated substation infrastructure integrated with the local utility grid to ensure multi-megawatt continuous power paths. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | Scalable multi-stage power blocks engineered to deliver up to 270MW of total capability at full buildout. |
| UPS Redundancy | High-efficiency 2N or isolated parallel N+1 continuous UPS configurations backed by industrial battery systems. |
| Cooling System | Future-ready design structured to support a hybrid of high-efficiency air cooling and advanced liquid cooling configurations (including direct-to-chip readiness) to handle high-kW rack densities. |
| Connectivity | Dual carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms providing deep peering capabilities, direct cloud on-ramps, and dark fiber access. |
| PUE Target | Highly optimized design PUE utilizing advanced thermal management, smart variable cooling loops, and automated building management systems (BMS). |
| Energy Mix | Strongly aligned with the park's green mandate, targeting heavy utilization of renewable energy sources and sustainable power procurement structures. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Mid 2026 |
| Construction Start | Late 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Scheduled Ahead |
| Full Buildout | NA |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Multi-billion dollar overarching capital expenditure deployment (Initial land acquisition valued at ~₹10 Billion / $104M USD). |
| Funding | Backed by Digital Edge platform capital, institutional investors, and global infrastructure funds. |