- The additional green power will allow for low-carbon computing and reduce Nxtra emissions by ~149,156 tCO2e annually
Nxtra by Airtel and AMPIN Energy Transition have strengthened their 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 partnership between the two companies has crossed over 200 MW. This will maximise Nxtra’s infrastructural efficiency, drive deeper decarbonisation and advance operational excellence—reinforcing Nxtra’s position as India’s leader in sustainable data centre solutions.
The additional capacity will be delivered to Nxtra in two phases, each through captive solar-wind power projects in Rajasthan and Karnataka, respectively. AMPIN has been supplying solar power to Nxtra through intra-state, open access in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha. With this new agreement, AMPIN will add 11 new states as well as new technologies such as large-scale ISTS renewable energy supply and the seamless supply of renewable energy 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, said “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 data and fast-growing data centre space shares our vision for sustainability and we are proud to make data centres green by this association.”
AMPIN’s leadership in delivering scalable, sustainable energy solutions is an excellent example of its programmatic approach of building long-term relationships with its customers across technologies and geographies. Together, the companies aim to demonstrate how large-scale, renewable energy partnerships can drive system-wide efficiency and decarbonisation.
Driven by its Net Zero commitment, which is now SBTi aligned, Nxtra by Airtel continues to accelerate its sustainable initiatives by enabling large-scale decarbonisation of its digital infrastructure. The company has adopted multiple interventions to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations.
Nxtra joined the global RE100 initiative in June 2024, pledging to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources and becoming the first data centre in India and the 14th Indian company to join the initiative. For more details, visit www.nxtra.in
About AMPIN Energy Transition
AMPIN Energy Transition is India’s leading renewable energy transition company with a total portfolio of 5GWP spread across 23 states in the country. Headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata, AMPIN Energy Transition has a balanced portfolio of renewable energy assets using a blend of solar, wind and storage to provide green power to Utility and Commercial and Industrial Customers. It has the unique capability to provide renewable energy for 100% energy transition as well as to reduce the operating costs of marquee customers across 10 diverse sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, Cement, Steel, Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure, FMCG, Educational Institutions, IT & Data Centres, Utilities and Government bodies. In addition to its core renewable energy generation business, AMPIN’s Energy Transition Enablers enhance its competitive edge by driving strategic initiatives in energy trading, solar cell and module manufacturing, green hydrogen and energy storage, allowing it to become one of India’s leading energy transition players. AMPIN is driven by an industry-leading team and backed by leading institutional investors from Europe, Asia and North America.
For further information, please visit https://ampin.energy/
About Bharti Airtel
Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 590 million customers in 15 countries across India and Africa. The company also has its presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through its associate entities. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people. Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second-largest mobile operator in Africa. Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile, Wi-Fi (FTTH+ FWA) that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, video-streaming services, digital payments and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that include secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT and cloud-based communication. Within its diversified portfolio, Airtel offers passive infrastructure services through its subsidiary Indus Tower Ltd. For more details, visit www.airtel.com
