Nxtra by Airtel has announced intentions to acquire an extra 140,208 MWh of renewable energy, showcasing its dedication to lessening its environmental impact. Teaming up with Ampln and Amplus Energy, Nxtra plans to reduce its yearly carbon emissions by about 99,547 tCO2e through this effort.
Nxtra by Airtel is one of the leading providers of data center and cloud services in India. It offers a wide range of solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses in the digital age. Nxtra by Airtel’s services include colocation, managed hosting, and cloud computing, all backed by Airtel’s robust network infrastructure.
Nxtra’s secure and scalable solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, and e-commerce, helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation journey. Under the agreement, AmpIn Energy and Amplus Energy will establish captive solar and wind power plants with capacities of 48 MWdc and 24.3 MW, respectively. These plants will serve its data centres in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.
The agreements, spanning 25 years, are in line with Nxtra’s ambitious aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2031, solidifying its position as India’s largest chain of green data centres. This initiative supports Nxtra’s broader strategy to eliminate 100% of its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2031.
By promoting the adoption of green energy, implementing energy-efficient infrastructure, and embracing sustainable business practices, Nxtra is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact. Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, highlighted the importance of these collaborations in propelling India’s green data center industry and meeting the company’s net-zero emission objective.
The increased availability of clean energy will raise Nxtra’s renewable energy proportion to approximately 70% of its total energy blend, positioning it for future expansion and technological progress while reducing its environmental impact. The arrangement involves establishing power facilities in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha, each with specified capacities and expected annual carbon savings.