According to reports from Business Standard, Empower India has announced its strategic expansion into sustainable digital infrastructure solutions through plans to develop customized Green Data Server and Data Center offerings. The initiative represents a natural extension of the company's capabilities in IT infrastructure integration and data center management while leveraging the renewable energy expertise of its subsidiary, Empower Energy Private Limited. As per the latest announcement on August 21, 2026, the company plans to provide tailored server configurations for AI applications, financial technology platforms, and high-performance computing environments. The initiative positions Empower India to capitalize on the intersection of digital transformation and energy efficiency, with the company aiming to integrate technology infrastructure with renewable energy capabilities to support customers seeking reduced dependence on conventional energy sources.
India's data center market presents significant growth opportunities, with the sector currently estimated at ₹44,000 crore ($5.5 billion) in 2025 and projected to exceed ₹1,84,000 crore ($22 billion) by 2030. According to recent market data, the sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 28% through 2033, driven by AI adoption and cloud computing. The growth trajectory relies heavily on the successful execution of the ₹10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission and the realization of the 3.1 GW pipeline currently under development. This expansion is supported by over 900 million internet users and increasing enterprise digitization, with operational capacity currently standing at approximately 1.6 GW and an additional 3.1 GW under development.
The global data center power market is experiencing rapid growth as data centers expand quickly to meet surging demand from cloud computing and AI-driven workloads that require continuous, uninterrupted power availability. According to comprehensive market research by Spherical Insights LLP, the global data center power market was estimated to be worth USD 20.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 46.8 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 8.66% between 2026 and 2035. Key trends shaping the market include efficient backup power systems, advanced battery technologies, solar and wind power integration, AI-based power monitoring, and increasingly scalable, modular power infrastructure. Data center operators are increasingly incorporating solar and wind power into their energy mix to reduce carbon emissions, control electricity costs, and meet corporate sustainability targets, with tightening environmental regulations and net-zero commitments accelerating renewable energy adoption worldwide.
According to Business Standard, Rajesh Chavan, Managing Director and CFO of Empower India Limited, emphasized that technology infrastructure and sustainable energy are increasingly becoming interconnected pillars of the modern digital economy. He noted that as data generation, AI adoption, and enterprise digitalization continue to accelerate, the need for efficient and future-ready infrastructure becomes increasingly important. Chavan stated that the initiative strengthens the company's long-term vision of creating scalable, technology-led platforms capable of serving emerging opportunities across India's digital ecosystem. The company will deploy intelligent monitoring and optimization solutions to improve uptime and resource utilization, with the expansion aligning with several government initiatives supporting digital infrastructure development.
