Date: 9 June 2026
Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Hrs (IST)
Background:
India’s data centre sector is among the fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets globally, with installed IT capacity projected to exceed 8 GW by 2030. As the sector expands, cooling systems are becoming increasingly critical to ensuring reliable and efficient operations, while also contributing significantly to overall energy consumption. Many existing cooling systems continue to rely on refrigerants with high Global Warming Potential (GWP), highlighting the need for sustainable and energy-efficient alternatives.
Recognising this, the Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has commissioned a study under India’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-III to assess cooling technologies and refrigerant use across Indian data centres, and to identify pathways for transitioning towards low-GWP and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The study is being undertaken by the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
As part of this initiative, AEEE is organising a national-level stakeholder workshop to discuss current sectoral trends, sustainable cooling technologies, policy developments, operational challenges, and collaborative approaches to support the transition towards resource-efficient and climate-friendly data centre infrastructure in India.
Why Attend:
- Gain insights into the growth trajectory and cooling demand trends of India’s data centre sector
- Understand existing cooling technologies, refrigerant use, and emerging low-GWP alternatives
- Explore policy developments, sustainability initiatives, and resource efficiency opportunities
- Identify key barriers, opportunities, and collaborative pathways for sustainable cooling transitions
Who Can Attend:
- Government departments and policymakers
- Data centre owners and operators
- OEMs and technology providers
- Industry associations and energy auditors
- International agencies and civil society organisations
- Researchers and academic institutions
