Pioneering a New Standard: Delivering India's First Free-Cooling Solution for a Hyperscale Data Center

Challenge

The project was originally specified around a competitor's offerings, creating a high barrier to entry. The customer required a solution that included elevated chilled‑water temperatures, advanced corrosion‑resistant features, and custom configurations—such as an inbuilt pump and free‑cooling capability—that were not part of Trane India’s standard product offerings at the time.

Solution

Trane worked closely with the customer’s subject matter experts, consultants, and contractors to demonstrate the high efficiency and environmental benefits of its solutions. Performance and sound tests for the factory‑fitted cowls were provided in advance, giving the customer full data‑backed assurance of chiller reliability. This collaborative, evidence‑driven approach ultimately convinced the customer to adopt Trane’s innovative, custom‑engineered solution.

• RTAG HFO‑R1234ze air‑cooled screw chillers with elevated temperature capability
• Integrated inbuilt pump and hydronic package
• First‑of‑its-kind air-cooled chiller with free‑cooling capabilities in India

Result

The project sets a new benchmark for sustainable cooling in India’s data center industry, helping the customer significantly reduce their environmental footprint while supporting India’s national HFC phase‑down strategy.

• Achieved significant annual energy savings of up to 18%
• Reduced carbon emission by approximately 33000 tons of CO₂e