A Green Makeover for Data Centres

Sector 6 The Daily Newsletter of AIM April 2, 2025 ∙ 3 min read ∙ by Supreeth Koundinya While India's data centre boom has been gathering momentum, a new initiative ensures sustainability isn't left behind in the race for scale. Fittingly, it originates from a city consistently ranked as one of the cleanest in the country. Vigyanlabs, a homegrown company born in an incubator at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, is transforming the way data centres manage energy, tackling inefficiencies with adaptive algorithms that reduce the wastage by nearly 50%. With its solutions now deployed across 1.5 to 6 million machines worldwide, Vigyanlabs is making a significant impact—helping businesses slash energy costs while drastically lowering their carbon footprint. Its data centre facility has been designed with 70% less cement to keep it cool naturally, cutting cooling costs by 30%, while their custom-built transformers minimise energy loss.  The company has a network of micro data centres, backed by 7+ US patents, which operate on renewable energy and consume 50% less than hyperscalers. Notably, Vigyanlabs claims that its green micro data centres operate without using any water for cooling. By optimising chiller operations, it successfully reduces PUE (power usage effectiveness) from 2.0 to 1.20.  What's more? The company utilises its proprietary LLM, Mysore.ai, which it claims offers a significantly lower cost and energy footprint by an order of magnitude compared to models developed by Meta, Google, and OpenAI. Read the full story here >>  When using an optimised version of OpenAI's upcoming o3 model, select deep research in ChatGPT's input tab. This will give you specialised answers using web browsing and data analysis. The tool can interpret and synthesise information from text, images, and PDFs, adjusting its approach based on newly discovered insights. Big Bold Bets for Data Centres in India Vigyanlabs' focus on sustainability makes sense, considering the numerous large-scale data centre initiatives across the country. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is set to construct what may become the world's largest data centre by capacity in Jamnagar. Plans are afoot to acquire NVIDIA's AI semiconductors and utilise renewable energy sources to power the facility. Meanwhile, Blackstone Group and Panchshil Realty announced India's largest hyperscale data centre in Navi Mumbai, with an investment exceeding ₹20,000 crore. The 500 MW facility will encompass 14 buildings covering an area of 3 million sqft and use up to 65% renewable energy.  Need more proof about India being a rising data centre powerhouse? Well, OpenAI is reportedly in talks to establish its own data centre in the country. The company has begun discussions to set up facilities there, which are expected to store data for Indian users and some neighbouring countries.  Could this finally result in a more affordable ChatGPT for users in India? It appears to be a positive step for OpenAI, especially since the country has the second-largest user base. Chatbots Say "Sorry," But Do They Mean It? Join the DECODE webinar on April 15 to find out! AI leaders Kiran Koduri (DBS Tech India) and Anish Agarwal (Warner Bros Discovery) will break down AI's role in emotional intelligence and customer experience.  Don't let AI fool you; decode its secrets. Register now! Your daily dose of AI insights Eager to navigate the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and analytics? The key isn't just knowing what's new—it's immersing yourself in the community that's shaping tomorrow. ··· Enhance your expertise every day with the Sector 6 newsletter from AIM Media House.   Explore More with AIM: Conference Calendar: Discover our upcoming events and conferences here. AIM Research: Stay ahead with the latest industry research at AIM Research. AIM TV: Watch expert interviews and discussions on our YouTube channel. Corporate AI Trainings: Elevate your team's skills with our AI training programs. AI Hackathons: Test your skills on our MachineHack platform. Best Firm Certification: Learn about our Best Firm certification. Councils: Join the conversation with industry leaders at AIM Councils. Brand Collaborations: Partner with us to amplify your brand. Advertise with us. Podcast: Tune into The Hot Seat for in-depth chats with AI pioneers on YouTube.   Edited and produced by the AIM Editorial Team   For Brand Collaborations, write to us at info@aimmediahouse.com You received this email because you signed up to the updates from AIM. Click here to unsubscribe if you do not want to receive emails from us.