{"id":97,"date":"2025-11-15T03:14:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/apacme\/news\/5-energy-efficiency-strategies-for-data-centres-in-india\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T03:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:14:26","slug":"5-energy-efficiency-strategies-for-data-centres-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.steadfast.site\/apacme\/news\/5-energy-efficiency-strategies-for-data-centres-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Energy Efficiency Strategies for Data Centres in India"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e89a0\" data-animate-container=\"waterfall\" >\n        <div data-animate=\"item\" data-animate-container=\"text\"             class=\"text-[#475467] prose-headings:text-ocs-gray-nav prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India\u2019s digital infrastructure is expanding rapidly, with data centres supporting banking systems, consumer platforms, e-commerce networks, and cloud environments.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As facilities scale to meet this growing demand, operators face a core operational challenge:\u00a0maintaining\u00a0stable performance while controlling energy use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data centres run continuously, generate heat around the clock, and\u00a0operate\u00a0in a climate where temperatures\u00a0remain\u00a0high for most of the year. Efficient energy management therefore becomes a daily requirement, not a future ambition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The strategies below reflect practical measures used across India to\u00a0maintain\u00a0reliability and improve energy performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e89c2\" data-animate-container=\"images\"  class=\"grid gap-10 lg:gap-4 grid-cols-1  lg:grid-cols-2  \">\n                    <div class=\"grid gap-4 group\">\n                <picture class=\"h-[400px] relative overflow-hidden\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/cbd98e34-e31f-45f6-ab99-bdfa9693887f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/cbd98e34-e31f-45f6-ab99-bdfa9693887f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/cbd98e34-e31f-45f6-ab99-bdfa9693887f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-150 ease-in w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"Close-up view of six cooling fans mounted vertically inside a server rack, with cables attached, used for cooling computer or mining equipment; orange light glows from the top corner.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid gap-4 group\">\n                <picture class=\"h-[400px] relative overflow-hidden\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/de2cfcec-151d-400b-a810-124227a3888f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/de2cfcec-151d-400b-a810-124227a3888f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/de2cfcec-151d-400b-a810-124227a3888f\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-150 ease-in w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"A person wearing a white hard hat and a yellow high-visibility vest with OCS on the back stands on a rooftop overlooking an industrial area and a river under a blue sky.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e8ab4\" data-animate-container=\"waterfall\" >\n        <div data-animate=\"item\" data-animate-container=\"text\"             class=\"text-[#475467] prose-headings:text-ocs-gray-nav prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">#1 Strengthening Cooling Efficiency Through Controlled Airflow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooling\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the largest operational loads in Indian data centres.\u00a0Facilities gain efficiency by improving how cooled air moves through server halls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective practices include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hot- and cold-aisle containment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to prevent thermal mixing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gap sealing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0around cable routes and racks to stabilise airflow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimised temperature and humidity setpoints<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0aligned to ASHRAE standards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regular airflow verification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to ensure containment systems continue to perform<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">precision cooling units<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that adjust output based on IT load<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thermal imaging helps\u00a0identify\u00a0uneven cooling, blocked paths, or hotspots that increase energy use. These insights allow teams to refine airflow patterns before conditions affect uptime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">#2\u00a0Using Predictive Maintenance to Improve Equipment Efficiency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power and cooling assets consume more energy when\u00a0operating\u00a0under strain.\u00a0Predictive maintenance helps\u00a0identify\u00a0early signs of inefficiency across:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chillers and cooling towers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CRAC \/ CRAH units<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UPS systems and battery strings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">switchgear and power distribution units<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sensors track data such as vibration, temperature, pressure, and power draw.\u00a0Facilities teams use this information to schedule maintenance at the right time, reduce avoidable\u00a0component\u00a0failures, and ensure assets\u00a0remain\u00a0within efficient operating ranges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This lowers energy use and extends asset life without interrupting service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">#3 Integrating Renewable and Low-Carbon Solutions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India\u2019s energy landscape is shifting toward cleaner sources.\u00a0Data centres increasingly explore options that reduce grid dependency and support long-term sustainability goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical approaches include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">solar PV installations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for partial power offset<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">battery energy storage systems (BESS)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to reduce peak-load impact<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high-efficiency transformers and switchgear<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to minimise losses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alignment with IGBC, LEED, or local green-building standards<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">load balancing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to reduce reliance on diesel generators<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These measures support both operational reliability and compliance with national energy-transition priorities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">#4 Real-Time Energy Monitoring for Better Decision-Making<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stable operations depend on\u00a0accurate, real-time data.\u00a0Energy use fluctuates based on server load, cooling demand, and external weather conditions. Monitoring tools allow teams to review performance at both system and\u00a0component\u00a0level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common tools include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IoT-based power meters<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CAFM platforms that\u00a0consolidate\u00a0site-wide data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dashboards tracking PUE, equipment efficiency, and load shifts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automated alerts for abnormal consumption patterns<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This visibility supports upgrades, targeted interventions, and budget planning.\u00a0It also strengthens reporting for internal reviews and customer audits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">#5 Building a Skilled and Aware Workforce<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reliable energy performance depends on people as much as it depends on systems.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engineers, technicians, and on-site specialists influence how assets are\u00a0operated, adjusted, and\u00a0maintained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key practices include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">routine checks for airflow obstructions or leaking cooling lines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">verifying setpoints during shift rounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reporting changes in vibration, sound, or temperature<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adjusting maintenance schedules to reflect load conditions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">continuous training on cooling, electrical safety, and energy optimisation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When frontline teams understand both the technical and operational impact of energy use, efficiency becomes part of everyday behaviour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e8b41\" 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racks glowing blue, creating a high-tech, secure environment. The space is clean, sleek, and brightly lit with overhead lights.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid gap-4 group\">\n                <picture class=\"h-[400px] relative overflow-hidden\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/91812048-f504-4420-8250-e97b4e36bdf3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/91812048-f504-4420-8250-e97b4e36bdf3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/91812048-f504-4420-8250-e97b4e36bdf3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-150 ease-in w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"A modern industrial facility with blue and gray buildings and many smokestacks stands behind a body of water, with a wind turbine visible on the left under a clear blue sky.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e8b68\" data-animate-container=\"waterfall\" >\n        <div data-animate=\"item\" data-animate-container=\"text\"             class=\"text-[#475467] prose-headings:text-ocs-gray-nav prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy efficiency supports reliability, resilience, and long-term operational control in India\u2019s data centres.\u00a0Through structured facilities management, predictive monitoring, and well-trained teams, operators\u00a0maintain\u00a0stable environments while reducing unnecessary energy consumption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For operators looking to strengthen energy performance or interpret efficiency data across cooling and power systems, our team can share examples from data centres\u00a0operating\u00a0in similar conditions across India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-692e5992e8d81\" data-animate-container=\"waterfall\"  class=\"rounded-3xl \">\n        <div data-animate=\"item\" class=\"group relative flex flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse \">\n                        <div class=\"relative w-full lg:w-1\/2 aspect-[3\/2] lg:h-auto rounded-t-3xl lg:rounded-tl-none lg:rounded-r-3xl\">\n                                    <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden h-full lg:-ml-10\">\n                        <picture>\n                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/5b8b8f2b-cd9d-4987-8767-0867d3bc2e40\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/5b8b8f2b-cd9d-4987-8767-0867d3bc2e40\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" alt=\"Connect with us today to find out more\" class=\"group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-150 ease-in object-cover w-full h-full rounded-t-3xl lg:rounded-l-none lg:rounded-r-3xl\" \/>\n                        <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"relative flex flex-col w-full lg:w-1\/2 gap-8 -mt-8 lg:mt-0 p-6 md:px-10 md:py-12 bg-ocs-orange-lightest rounded-3xl\"  style=\"background-color: #F6F6FA\" >\n                                                    <h2 class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav font-medium text-[28px] leading-[38px] text-crop\">\n                        Connect with us today to find out more                    <\/h2>\n                                                                        \n<a data-animate=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/ocs.steadfast.site\/apacme\/sectors\/data-centres\/\" class=\"w-fit mt-4 lg:mt-0  relative inline-block text-[16px] px-5 py-3 rounded-full focus:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 ring-ocs-black  btn-primary \"  target=\"_blank\" >\n    Data Centres <\/a>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s fast-growing data centre sector must balance rising digital demand with responsible energy use. 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