Schneider Electric New Hosur facility for server/Data Center hardware features solar power, EV charging & Industry 4.0 tech – operational in 7 months.
500,000 Sq Ft Green Facility to Boost ‘Make in India’ in Electronics Manufacturing
Project Highlights
✔ Location: Horizon Industrial Park, Shoolagiri (Hosur-Bengaluru corridor)
✔ Size: 500,000 sq ft (Equivalent to 8 football fields)
✔ Investment: Undisclosed (Major capacity expansion for IT hardware)
✔ Employment: 1,500+ jobs (Phase 1)
✔ Sustainability: IGBC Platinum pre-certified facility
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Phased Development Plan
Phase 1 (Immediate)
🏭 Dust-Free Manufacturing Unit
- Cleanroom environments for precision electronics
- 20MW enhanced power capacity
🏢 Smart Workspaces
- IoT-enabled building management system
- Advanced fire safety with gas suppression
Phase 2 (Within 7 Months)
⚡ High-Spec Custom Facility
- Automated material handling systems
- AI-driven quality inspection
- Expanded R&D wing
Strategic Advantages
1. Manufacturing Excellence
🔌 Product Focus:
- Server power distribution units
- Data center cooling solutions
- Industrial IoT controllers
🌐 Supply Chain Benefits:
- 4-hour connectivity to Bengaluru tech parks
- 6-hour port access to Chennai/Krishnapatnam
2. Sustainability Leadership
☀ Green Features:
- 1.2MW rooftop solar (Expandable to 3MW)
- 40% energy savings via skylights & smart lighting
- EV charging infrastructure
♻ Circular Economy:
- Water recycling plant
- Zero-waste-to-landfill target
3. Employment & Skill Development
👨💻 Workforce Profile:
- 60% technical roles (Mechatronics, SMT specialists)
- 20% women workforce target
🎓 Training Partnerships:
- NTTF Chennai for industrial automation
- Schneider Electric Energy University
Industry Impact
📈 Market Expansion:
- 30% increased production capacity for Indian market
- Potential exports to ASEAN & Middle East
🏭 Cluster Effect:
- Joins Foxconn, Delta Electronics in Hosur belt
- Strengthens Tamil Nadu’s $3 billion electronics ecosystem
Leadership Perspectives
“This facility will be our global benchmark for sustainable manufacturing, combining Industry 4.0 technologies with Tamil Nadu’s skilled workforce.”
— Deepak Sharma, CEO, Schneider Electric India
“Horizon Park’s platinum-grade infrastructure meets Schneider’s exacting standards for high-tech manufacturing.”
— Urvish Rambhia, Blackstone Real Estate
Connectivity Advantages
🚛 Road: 45 mins to Bengaluru via NH44
🚆 Rail: 20km to Hosur freight terminal
✈️ Air: 80km to Kempegowda International Airport