A digital infrastructure frenzy is sweeping through the southern Indian state of Karnataka: a data center development project with a total capacity of 1 GW is about to land, with Silicon Valley's Bangalore holding a share of 500 MW, while the remaining capacity is divided between Mysore and Mangalore. This grand layout is not only a response to the existing computing power gap, but also aimed at explosive growth in the next six years - according to Mordor Intelligence data, the data center market size in Bangalore has reached 203.17 MW, and is expected to double to 398.22 MW by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.87%.

The core engine driving this growth is the combination of the surge in demand for AI computing power and policy dividends. Research institutions point out that the thirst for GPU computing power in ultra large scale data centers, mandatory data localization regulations, and a planned 6GW renewable energy pipeline across the state have jointly built Bangalore's competitive moat; The tariff exemptions for green electricity and the rapid migration of corporate IT assets to compliant custody centers have made this city the fastest-growing computing hub in India.

Accurate matching of energy and water

The project has entered the practical stage of implementation. The Joint Conference of Energy, Industry and Information Technology Ministers of Karnataka was recently held to finalize the details. According to the plan disclosed by the Office of Industry Minister MB Patil, the 500 MW sustainable data center park near Hoskot in Bangalore will be directly connected to solar power in Pawakada. The Bangalore Water and Sewer Commission has also promised to provide 60 MLD (millions of liters per day) of secondary treated water, and companies only need to undergo tertiary treatment to meet their cooling needs. Keywords: Southeast Asian news, data center

Three site selection and high-rise specialized team

Land reserves are also in full swing. Within the Baikampady Industrial Zone in Mangalore, the Karnataka Industrial Development Board (KIADB) has designated 350 acres of land; The suitable land in Mysore has also entered the final screening stage. Under the witness of senior officials including Energy Secretary Gaurav Gupta and IT Department Director Rahul Sankanur, the state announced the establishment of a ministerial committee led by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to fully ensure the smooth sailing of this digital giant ship with a total capacity of 1 GW before 2031.Editor/Cheng Liting