Tillman 1GW Hyperscale Data Center Complex Dholera

Status: Announced / Planning Stage   |   Location: Activation Zone, Dholera SIR, Gujarat, India


Project Overview

A massive $10 billion (approximately ₹83,000 crore) hyperscale data center complex is set to become one of India's largest digital infrastructure developments, positioning Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as a major hub for AI and cloud computing. Serving as the cornerstone of Dholera's emerging "Digital Power Base," the project is being developed under the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026–29 to accelerate investments in next-generation digital infrastructure. Planned with more than 1 GW of IT capacity, the hyperscale campus is designed to support AI model training, hyperscale cloud platforms, high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise workloads, and sovereign digital infrastructure. The facility is expected to incorporate modular data center architecture, high-density GPU-ready environments, advanced liquid cooling systems, renewable energy integration, and resilient power infrastructure to meet the growing demands of AI-driven computing. Located within the strategically planned Dholera SIR, the campus will benefit from modern industrial infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, and significant room for future expansion, making it an attractive destination for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI infrastructure investors. Beyond strengthening India's digital capabilities, the project is expected to generate substantial economic benefits by attracting global technology companies, creating skilled employment opportunities, and reinforcing Gujarat's position as one of the country's fastest-growing data center markets while supporting India's ambition to become a global leader in AI, cloud computing, and high-performance digital infrastructure.


Quick Facts

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Project NameTillman 1GW Hyperscale Data Center Complex Dholera
LocationActivation Zone, Dholera SIR, Gujarat, India
StatusAnnounced / Planning Stage
CommissioningPhase-wise rollout starting 2029
Total IT Load1,000 MW (1 GW+)
Total Capacity1,000 MW+
Tier LevelTier IV Compliant Design
Project TypeGreenfield Hyperscale & AI Compute Campus

City Profile

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City NameDholera
PopulationApproximately 45,000 (Dholera region, estimate)
Urban AgglomerationPart of the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Region, serving a regional population of over 8.5 million
City GDPNot reported separately (part of the Ahmedabad–Gujarat economy)
Per Capita IncomeApproximately ₹3.2 lakh per year (estimated, based on the regional economy)
City TierTier 2 Smart Industrial & Emerging Technology City
Key StrengthsDholera Special Investment Region (SIR), India's first Greenfield Smart City, Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), multimodal connectivity, planned international airport, renewable energy projects, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor ecosystem, smart infrastructure, and emerging AI and data center investment potential.

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator Tillman Global Holdings LLC
Strategic Infrastructure Partner Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL)
Construction Contractor To be finalized (Tender/Planning stage)
MEP Engineering To be finalized (US-grade specifications design)
Network Connectivity Multiple tier-1 telecom carriers, redundant high-speed fiber backbones integrated with Dholera's underground utility corridors.
Power Infrastructure Dual-source high-voltage grid connection, dedicated on-site GIS substation, and battery energy storage integration.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity1 GW+ (1,000 Megawatts)
UPS Redundancy2N / N+1 redundant configurations
Cooling System Zero-liquid-discharge hybrid cooling utilizing industrial water supplied via local desalination systems.
Connectivity Carrier-neutral facility with dual-path redundant optical fiber entry.
PUE Target Target PUE less than 1.40
Energy Mix Minimum 51% Renewable Energy sourcing mandated, utilizing the nearby 5 GW Dholera Solar Park and hybrid wind-solar assets.

Milestones

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Announcement January 2026
Construction Start Late 2026 / Early 2027 (Scheduled)
Phase 1 Go-Live 2029
Full Buildout Phase-wise progression through 2032

Investment Details

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Total Investment$10,000,000,000 USD
Funding Private capital injection by Tillman Global Holdings & institutional infrastructure partners.

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