- The additional green power will allow for low-carbon computing and reduce Nxtra emissions by ~149,156 tCO₂e annually
Kolkata: Nxtra by Airtel and AMPIN Energy Transition have strengthened their renewable energy partnership with a new power-wheeling agreement involving 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid energy through Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected plants. With this, the total renewable energy collaboration between the two companies has crossed 200 MW, boosting Nxtra’s infrastructural efficiency, advancing decarbonisation efforts, and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable data centre solutions.
The additional capacity will be delivered to Nxtra in two phases, powered by captive solar-wind projects in Rajasthan and Karnataka. AMPIN has already been supplying solar power to Nxtra via intra-state open access in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. This new agreement expands AMPIN’s reach to 11 new states, leveraging large-scale ISTS renewable energy and seamless green energy delivery from a single Independent Power Producer (IPP).
Ashish Arora, CEO – Nxtra by Airtel, said:
“Sustainability is not just a commitment—it is our responsibility and our opportunity to lead. By powering our digital infrastructure with over 200 MW of renewable energy through our partnership with AMPIN, we are setting new standards for the industry. This achievement highlights our leadership in using ISTS-backed clean energy to power our facilities sustainably, boosting reliability and ensuring tangible climate impact. At Nxtra, we are determined to drive innovation and inspire action, ensuring that our operations not only support India’s digital growth but also protect its environment for generations to come.”
Pinaki Bhattacharyya, Founder, MD and CEO, AMPIN Energy Transition, added:
“With this partnership, we demonstrate that through a seamless blend of inter-state and intra-state renewable energy solutions backed by a pan-India presence, we can take any customer through a nearly 100% energy transition. Nxtra by Airtel, a leader in the fast-growing data centre space, shares our vision for sustainability, and we are proud to make data centres green by this association.”
AMPIN’s expertise in delivering scalable renewable energy showcases its long-term, programmatic approach across technologies and geographies. Together, Nxtra and AMPIN aim to set a benchmark for large-scale partnerships driving system-wide efficiency and decarbonisation.
As part of its Net Zero commitment, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Nxtra by Airtel is accelerating its efforts to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Nxtra joined the global RE100 initiative in June 2024, pledging to source 100% of its electricity from renewable energy, becoming India’s first data centre company and the 14th Indian company to join the initiative.
