L&T bags 'significant' order to build first AI-enabled and sustainable 10 MW data centre in Uzbekistan

Larsen and Toubro on Tuesday, January 28, said it has received a 'significant' order to build Uzbekistan's first AI-enabled and sustainable 10 Megawatt data centre in Tashkent.

L&T classifies orders in the range of ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore as 'significant'.

The company said the project will set new standards for data centre infrastructure in the region, combining cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to sustainability.

L&T will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the centre, which will be equipped with advanced AI capabilities to power next-generation AI applications, minimise environmental impact and maximise energy efficiency. The data centre will also be equipped with security measures to protect sensitive data.

"It is indeed a matter of great pride that L&T buildings and factories vertical will be executing this AI-enabled and sustainable data centre in Tashkent," MV Satish, the company's member of the executive committee and advisor to the CMD, said.

On Monday, January 27, L&T's renewables business vertical was selected by Masdar, one of the preferred EPC contractors for the the north site of the world's first 24/7 solar PV and battery storage gigascale project to be built in Abu Dhabi.

The project will feature a 5.2GW (DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant and both coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) BESS, making it the largest solar and BESS project in the world, the company said.

L&T is scheduled to report its third quarter earnings on Thursday, January 30.

The stock was trading 1.2% lower at ₹3,416.05 apiece at 10.35 am on Tuesday, January 28. It has fallen 9.49% in the last six months.

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