ReNew is moving deeper into India’s data centre infrastructure market with a proposed ₹70,000 crore integrated green data centre park in Maharashtra. ReNew Wind Energy Pvt Ltd, the clean energy company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government for the project. The proposed park will target 750 megawatts of capacity across Panvel, Khalapur, Taloja and Bhokharpada in Navi Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region. ReNew expects the development to begin operations in 2028.

The agreement positions Maharashtra as a strategic launchpad for ReNew’s move from renewable power generation into power-intensive digital infrastructure. Rather than treating electricity as an external utility requirement, the project puts renewable energy integration at the centre of the data centre proposition. That distinction matters as India’s AI and cloud infrastructure buildout pushes operators to secure large amounts of reliable electricity alongside land, cooling and grid connectivity. The planned 750MW scale also places the project within the emerging generation of large Indian data centre developments designed around dedicated power infrastructure.

The MoU was signed by P Anbalagan, Principal Secretary, Industries, Investment & Services Department, and CEO, Invest Maharashtra, along with ReNew’s state head. Under the agreement, the Maharashtra government will facilitate necessary permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances for the project. The state will also facilitate fiscal incentives where applicable under existing policies and regulations. For ReNew, that framework could help reduce some of the administrative friction that typically accompanies infrastructure projects of this scale.

Green Power Becomes ReNew’s Data Centre Proposition

A central feature of the proposed park is its requirement to use green power for a significant share of its operations. “A defining feature of the proposed park is its focus on green power for data centre operations. The Integrated Green Data Center Park would be required to use 51 percent green power for maintaining its operations. The project is also envisaged with dedicated power infrastructure, including facilitation for two incoming feeders from independent sources to the data centre park substation,” ReNew said.

The 51 percent requirement gives the project a defined renewable-energy operating framework rather than leaving sustainability as a broad development objective. Dedicated power infrastructure also points to the importance of supply resilience as the park moves toward commercial operation. Two incoming feeders from independent sources could provide the project with additional grid connectivity and support operational continuity. For high-density digital infrastructure, that combination of renewable sourcing and dedicated electrical infrastructure can become as important as the physical data hall itself.

ReNew’s approach reflects a wider shift in how developers are thinking about the economics of data centre capacity. Large facilities need predictable electricity not only to run IT equipment but also to support cooling, power conversion and other critical systems. As a result, renewable generation, grid access and data centre development are increasingly converging into a single infrastructure strategy. ReNew’s existing position in Maharashtra gives the company a foundation from which to pursue that model.

Maharashtra Becomes Strategic for ReNew’s Expansion

ReNew described the investment as an important step in its data centre foray, with renewable energy integration forming a core part of the proposition. “The initiative also aligns with Maharashtra’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and its focus on high-growth sectors such as Data Centres, Semiconductors and Clean Energy,” the company said.

The project also builds on ReNew’s existing energy footprint in the state. The company currently has a 2.5GW power portfolio in Maharashtra, combining commissioned and under-construction wind and solar capacity. That portfolio includes 1.3GW of commissioned and 376MW of under-construction wind capacity, alongside 450MW of commissioned and 273MW of under-construction solar capacity. ReNew said it has invested around ₹15,000 crore in Maharashtra so far.

That existing portfolio gives the company a potentially useful advantage as it expands toward data centre infrastructure. Renewable generation can support the power requirements of digital facilities, while a large data centre park creates a high-value demand centre for electricity. The strategic opportunity therefore extends beyond constructing server capacity: ReNew can connect its energy platform with one of the fastest-growing electricity-intensive infrastructure markets in India.

750MW Scale Raises the Infrastructure Stakes

A 750MW data centre park would require substantial coordination across electricity supply, substations, transmission connectivity, cooling infrastructure and construction. The proposed locations across Navi Mumbai and the wider MMR also place the project within one of India’s most important digital infrastructure corridors. ReNew’s plan consequently links a major renewable-energy platform with a large metropolitan market for cloud, enterprise and AI infrastructure. The 2028 operating target gives the company a defined timeline as demand for high-density compute continues to expand.

ReNew’s Maharashtra expansion also highlights how India’s data centre market is evolving beyond conventional real estate-led development. Power companies increasingly have an opportunity to participate directly in digital infrastructure because electricity availability has become a defining constraint for large-scale compute. Maharashtra, meanwhile, is seeking investment across data centres, semiconductors and clean energy as it pursues its $1 trillion economy ambition. ReNew’s proposed park sits directly at the intersection of those priorities.

The ₹70,000 crore proposal marks a significant strategic step for ReNew as it explores the data centre sector. Its existing 2.5GW Maharashtra power portfolio provides an established energy presence, while the new project would create a direct pathway into large-scale digital infrastructure. The proposed 750MW park could eventually become a major demand centre for renewable electricity in the MMR. If delivered as planned, operations could begin in 2028.