Global Data Center Capacity Expected to Double by 2030 Amid AI Boom
Driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing services, global data center capacity is projected to double by 2030. Worldwide capacity is expected to rise from approximately 103 gigawatts (GW) to nearly 200 GW.
In India, data center capacity is expected to reach around 5 GW, reflecting strong growth in digital infrastructure and cloud adoption.
Key Drivers of Data Center Industry Growth
AI and Cloud Demand: Training advanced AI models and meeting cloud storage requirements are driving the need for large-scale server infrastructure globally.
Heavy Investments: Global technology companies and Indian industrial giants are investing billions of dollars in expanding data center capacity.
Digitalization: Increasing smartphone penetration and a growing number of internet users are further accelerating demand.
India’s Data Center Market Outlook
India’s data center industry is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching an estimated market size of around $22 billion.
Major Indian companies are actively investing in this sector. Reliance Industries is developing a large-scale data center in Jamnagar, while Airtel, Adani Group, and Netweb Technologies are also making significant investments in digital infrastructure.
Key Challenges
Power Consumption: By 2030, electricity demand from data centers is expected to more than double, putting significant pressure on energy grids.
Water Usage: Data centers require large volumes of water for cooling systems, which could become a major challenge in water-scarce regions.
India’s First Indigenous Super-Pressure Hydrogen Balloon Launched
On May 27, Hyderabad-based Red Balloon Aerospace successfully launched India’s first indigenous super-pressure balloon (SPB), carrying commercial payloads from seven national and international partners.
The SPB, named “Vista,” was launched from Indira Gandhi Stadium in Vijayawada and reached an altitude of approximately 25 kilometers.
According to co-founder and CEO CVS Kiran, the mission aimed to demonstrate the capabilities of super-pressure balloon technology, a first-of-its-kind achievement in India.
Although the balloon was initially expected to remain in the atmosphere for 24 hours, the company’s long-term goal is to develop SPBs capable of staying aloft for months at a time.
