Nxtra by Airtel Expands Renewable Energy Footprint with AMPIN Partnership

New Delhi, 28 July 2025 — In a bold step towards accelerating India’s energy transition and reducing carbon intensity in data infrastructure, Nxtra by Airtel, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has deepened its partnership with AMPIN Energy Transition, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies. The two organisations have signed a new power wheeling agreement for 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid energy, transmitted through Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected renewable power plants.

This strategic move takes the total renewable energy partnership between Nxtra and AMPIN to over 200 MW, reaffirming Nxtra’s position as a pioneer in sustainable data centre solutions in India.

A Big Leap for Green Infrastructure in India

This new renewable capacity will be commissioned in two phases. Each phase will source power from captive hybrid solar-wind projects situated in the renewable-rich states of Rajasthan and Karnataka. By leveraging hybrid plants, Nxtra aims to ensure greater reliability and round-the-clock clean energy supply, a critical requirement for its always-on data centre operations.

AMPIN, which already supplies solar power to Nxtra through intra-state open access mechanisms in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha, will now scale operations to 11 additional states. It will also introduce advanced technologies, including large-scale ISTS renewable power supply and seamless power delivery from a single Independent Power Producer (IPP) — a notable milestone in India’s green energy procurement model.

Why This Partnership Matters

As India’s digital economy grows exponentially, so does the demand for energy-intensive data centres. Nxtra, with one of the largest networks of data centres in the country, has been at the forefront of integrating renewable energy into its operations, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and reinforcing its sustainability commitments.

The expanded collaboration with AMPIN is not just about sourcing more green energy — it’s about building a resilient, scalable, and future-ready energy ecosystem. The benefits of this partnership include:

• Maximized energy efficiency of Nxtra’s infrastructure
  
• Deep decarbonisation of operations in line with national and global climate goals
  
• Operational excellence via reliable, uninterrupted power from hybrid solutions
  
• Significant cost optimisation over the long term through captive power procurement
  

Nxtra’s Green Ambitions Get a Major Boost

Nxtra has consistently prioritised sustainability as a core operational value. With this new agreement, it moves significantly closer to its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources, a commitment aligned with India’s Net Zero ambitions.

In a statement, a senior Nxtra spokesperson shared, “Our enhanced partnership with AMPIN is a testimony to Nxtra’s commitment to building a future-ready, sustainable digital infrastructure. This collaboration not only supports our decarbonisation goals but also sets a new standard for responsible growth in the digital infrastructure industry.”

Nxtra is also investing in energy-efficient cooling systems, AI-enabled energy management, and circular design principles to complement the impact of renewable energy adoption.

AMPIN Energy Transition: A Strategic Enabler

AMPIN Energy Transition has steadily emerged as a key renewable energy partner for commercial and industrial consumers across India. Its expertise in developing, managing, and integrating hybrid power systems, along with its ability to offer tailored power solutions, makes it an ideal partner for energy-intensive sectors like data centres.

This agreement showcases AMPIN’s evolving capabilities in delivering pan-India, ISTS-connected renewable energy, overcoming traditional barriers such as regional grid constraints and fragmented sourcing.

According to AMPIN’s leadership, “Partnering with Nxtra to deliver a seamless and scalable renewable energy solution across states is an exciting milestone. We believe this collaboration will be a model for sustainable infrastructure partnerships in India and beyond.”

Driving India’s Green Data Economy

India’s data centre sector is poised to grow at a CAGR of 18–20% over the next five years, driven by rising cloud adoption, AI applications, and digital financial services. This expansion, while a marker of progress, poses challenges for energy sustainability.

Nxtra’s ongoing investments in green energy signal a new era of responsible digital growth, where technological advancement goes hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship.

With ISTS-connected hybrid plants, Nxtra ensures access to multi-source, long-range green power, reducing dependence on localised fossil energy grids and ensuring higher uptime for mission-critical infrastructure.

A Template for Future-Ready Data Centre Models

The Nxtra-AMPIN partnership represents a replicable model for other data centre players and large-scale commercial energy consumers. By combining:

• Captive renewable power
  
• Hybrid technologies
  
• Inter-state transmission
  
• Single-provider accountability
  

…this model demonstrates how economic viability and ecological responsibility can co-exist.

In a policy environment increasingly focused on Energy Conservation and Building Codes (ECBC), Green Open Access, and Corporate ESG mandates, partnerships like these can play a central role in achieving both business continuity and climate goals.

Powering the Future with Renewable Energy

As the world’s attention turns to sustainable digital infrastructure, Nxtra by Airtel’s proactive approach to renewable energy integration stands out. With over 200 MW of clean energy under its belt — and growing — Nxtra is not only powering India’s digital backbone but doing so in a way that respects the planet’s boundaries.

This landmark deal with AMPIN Energy Transition is a powerful reminder that green growth is both achievable and scalable when vision aligns with execution.

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