On 21^th April 2024,  Schneider Electric, a renowned leader in digital energy management and automation, unveiled a state-of-the-art cooling facility in Bangalore. This strategic venture was geared towards pioneering inventive cooling solutions to address the burgeoning demand within the country's data center ecosystem. Spanning approximately 6.5 acres, the facility was established with a substantial investment of USD 10.65 million (INR 100 Crores). Impressively, 85% of its output was earmarked for export, serving the Datacenter, Buildings, Industry, and Infrastructure sectors. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric, this facility was integral in bolstering the company's global supply chain.

This cutting-edge establishment underscored Schneider Electric's steadfast dedication to delivering sophisticated, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the facility specialized in manufacturing bespoke cooling products tailored to the needs of data centers, telecom, commercial, and industrial sectors, catering to both local and international markets.

The factory's primary focus lay in the production of cutting-edge products:

• Latest generation in-row cooling systems: These systems delivered precise cooling directly to the heat source, enhancing server performance while minimizing energy consumption.
• High-efficiency chillers: Offering dependable and effective cooling solutions suitable for data centers of varying sizes.
• Primary Air Handling Unit (PAHU), Precision Air Conditioning (PAC), FANWALL systems: Deployed in data center facilities to introduce cool outdoor air in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner. Additionally, FANWALL systems provided unparalleled flexibility, optimized airflow, and reduced turbulence.

Reflecting on these offerings, Pankaj Sharma, EVP, Secure Power Division & Data Center Business, Schneider Electric, emphasized, “The data center industry encountered numerous challenges, notably energy volatility. With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence, the demand for data processing surged, resulting in an increased need for cooling solutions. To meet this demand, our factory was well-equipped to manufacture efficient cooling solutions tailored to the requirements of high-density computing environments. These solutions not only addressed immediate cooling needs but also contributed to establishing resilient and sustainable data center infrastructure. Leveraging our local manufacturing capabilities, we were poised to assist data center operators in India and worldwide in achieving optimal cooling performance, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.