Strong power grid makes India preferred data center hub: Piyush Goyal

• India is emerging as a preferred global destination for data centers, supported by its strong, integrated national power grid and transformed energy sector.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India's power sector has undergone major transformation since 2014, ensuring reliable and affordable electricity supply.
• India operates one of the world's largest integrated national power grids, with a 500 GW capacity, capable of managing high demand from data centers.
• Renewable energy capacity has significantly expanded since 2014, with solar increasing 46 times and wind 2.5 times, reducing coal import dependence.
• The proposed SHANTI Bill aims to boost nuclear energy development, including small modular reactors, to provide clean, reliable power for energy-intensive sectors like data centers.

Why It Matters: India's power grid strength positions it as a global data center leader.