Bangalore - Netmagic's Chennai Datacenter has been recognized as India's first Gold rated datacenter under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Commercial Interior (CI) program of United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
The LEED certification is an internationally recognized program and is considered one of the highest standards for energy efficient constructions. Netmagic's Chennai datacenter incorporates several green features such as site ecology, water conservation, smart energy meters and equipments, reduction of CO2 emissions, high recycle content, effective waste management, eco-friendly interiors, etc. that make the facility truly energy efficient and sustainable. This development is a reflection of Netmagic's commitment to reduce the environmental impact for itself and its customers.
"We are delighted having received this prestigious certification as it recognizes and acknowledges our efforts in building sustainable and energy efficient datacenters. We are committed towards reducing carbon footprints across our datacenters and offices in Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore and reduce the environmental impact" said Sharad Sanghi, CEO and MD of Netmagic Solutions Private Limited.
Some details of the sustainable design and construction features include:
- Site Ecology has been maintained by reusing the evacuated top soil for landscaping.
- Rain water is harvested and utilized for landscape irrigation and toilet flushing while a 50% reduction in potable water consumption has been achieved by using water efficient fittings and water meters.
- Fossil fuel utilization as well as pollution has been reduced by providing carpool facilities, bicycles and alternate fueling stations like electric vehicle charging facilities.
- The energy efficient lighting system installed has got a lighting power density of 0.69 W/Sqft as against 1 W/Sqft for Office space.
- Energy meters have been installed to measure and monitor energy consumption in the building. An overall 20% better energy efficiency has been achieved through innovative energy efficiency measures incorporated at the design stage.
- The roof has been treated with high reflective paint to minimize heat ingress to the building and a resultant 3-4 Degree Centigrade reduction in temperature in indoor spaces has been achieved.
- Major interior items such as furniture, seating, carpet, glass, composite wood, aluminium, false ceiling, etc. can be recycled while only eco-friendly paints, adhesives, furniture, carpets and housekeeping chemicals have been used. Waste bins have been provided for different categories of waste.
- It is a 'no smoking' premise with adequate numbers of operable windows to facilitate cross ventilation.
- Occupants have been provided with task lighting and lighting control to ensure better comfort and high productivity.
