CtrlS Datacenters has unveiled the world’s tallest data center in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s digital infrastructure landscape. Inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on February 25, 2025, the state-of-the-art facility is situated in the Ambattur industrial area and represents a substantial investment in the region’s technological advancement.

Key Features of the CtrlS Chennai Data Center:

Investment and Economic Impact:
The project involves an investment of ₹4,000 crore and is anticipated to create 500 direct jobs. Additionally, it is expected to attract an indirect investment of ₹50,000 crore, bolstering the local economy. (Source: DT Next)

Facility Specifications:
The Chennai campus spans 1 million square feet across two interconnected buildings, with power capacities of 45 MW and 28 MW, respectively. An on-site substation ensures a reliable power supply, critical for uninterrupted data center operations. (Source: DT Next)

Strategic Location:
Located in the Ambattur industrial area, the data center benefits from proximity to multiple subsea cable landing stations, enhancing connectivity. Chennai’s status as India’s second-largest data center market underscores the strategic importance of this facility. (Source: Data Center Dynamics)

Design and Resilience:
The facility is engineered to withstand natural disasters, featuring earthquake-resistant structures capable of withstanding up to 7.5 magnitude on the Richter scale and flood-proofing measures, including an elevation of 14 meters above sea level with an additional 2.2 meters elevation for the data center itself. (Source: CtrlS)

Security Measures:
A robust 9-layer security system is implemented to safeguard critical data, encompassing controlled gates, fortified walls, metal detectors, baggage scanners, and biometric access controls. (Source: CtrlS)

Sustainability Initiatives:
The data center incorporates eco-friendly features such as a Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) with a 230kV capacity and provisions for liquid cooling racks, optimizing performance and energy efficiency, particularly for AI applications. (Source: CtrlS)

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman of CtrlS Datacenters, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “CtrlS is pleased to announce the launch of the biggest data center in Chennai. These are two interconnected buildings of 45 MegaWatt and 28 MegaWatt capacity…” (Source: DT Next)

CtrlS Datacenters, established 17 years ago, has a presence in multiple Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Noida, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, with edge locations in Lucknow and Patna. The company plans to expand to an additional 22 cities over the next three years, with all data centers being AI-driven. (Source: DT Next)

The inauguration of this facility not only reinforces Chennai’s position as a pivotal data corridor connecting South Asia with the Asia-Pacific region but also signifies a leap forward in meeting the escalating demands of enterprise digital transformation and hyperscale requirements.

For a visual overview of the CtrlS Chennai Hyperscale Datacenter Park, you can watch the following video: Unveiling the CtrlS Chennai Hyperscale Datacenter Park