Nxtra by Airtel and AMPIN Energy Transition have signed a power-wheeling agreement for 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid energy through Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected plants. This agreement will increase Nxtra’s infrastructural efficiency, drive decarbonisation, and enhance operational excellence.
The additional capacity will be delivered in two phases through captive solar-wind power projects in Rajasthan and Karnataka. AMPIN will supply solar power to Nxtra through intra-state open access in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha, adding 11 new states and technologies like large-scale ISTS renewable energy supply and a single Independent Power Producer.
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Driving digital infrastructure
Ashish Arora, CEO – Nxtra by Airtel, said, “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 per cent 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 through this association.”
A first for India’s data centre industry
AMPIN and Airtel are leading in delivering sustainable energy solutions, demonstrating how large-scale renewable energy partnerships can drive system-wide efficiency and decarbonisation. Airtel’s Nxtra, driven by its Net Zero commitment, is accelerating 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 emissions. In June 2024, Nxtra joined the global RE100 initiative, pledging to source 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources, becoming the first data centre in India and the 14th Indian company to join.