Hyderabad to host 1-GW data centre, raising power and water concerns
- Hyderabad is set to host a 1-GW data centre, expected to boost tech growth and create thousands of jobs.
- The facility could strain Hyderabad’s power supply, as data centres operate 24×7 and need huge amounts of electricity.
- The International Energy Agency estimates a 1-GW data centre could use 20 million litres of water daily.
- Experts seek stronger environmental safeguards, including impact assessments and public hearings for data centres.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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