“Airtel’s Nxtra Data Centers Go Green: 23,000 MWh of Renewable Energy Procured for Sustainability”
Bharti Airtel announces plans to source 23,000 MWh of renewable energy for its Nxtra data centers, partnering with Continuum Green India and Vibrant Energy Holdings to reduce its carbon footprint and drive the Green Data Center revolution in India.
Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications providers, has unveiled its commitment to environmental sustainability by announcing the procurement of 23,000 MWh of renewable energy for its subsidiary, Nxtra Data Centers. With a focus on reducing its carbon footprint, Airtel will invest in renewable energy projects developed by Continuum Green India Pvt. Ltd. and Vibrant Energy Holdings Pte. Ltd.
This significant initiative is set to be realized by the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-2024, marking a substantial step towards enhancing the sustainability and eco-friendliness of Nxtra Data Centers.
Airtel’s strategic approach involves procuring renewable energy through an open-access route, which will involve taking stakes in Continuum Green’s project company. This project company will generate environmentally friendly power from solar and wind projects, subsequently supplying it to six of Nxtra’s Edge data center facilities located in Madhya Pradesh.
Furthermore, Airtel has entered into a similar agreement with Vibrant Energy’s project company, ensuring a supply of solar power to its Edge data center in Vijaywada. These collaborative efforts will result in an impressive total contracted renewable energy capacity of over 274,000 MWh for Nxtra Data Centers.
Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, emphasized the company’s commitment to becoming a Net Zero Company by 2031. He stated, “As a leader in India’s data center industry, Nxtra is committed to becoming a Net Zero Company by 2031. We believe that India’s growth will be mirrored by its Data Center industry growth in the coming years and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and leading the Green Data Center infrastructure revolution in the country.”
This forward-looking endeavor aligns with Airtel’s dedication to sustainable practices and underscores its position as a frontrunner in the data center industry’s evolution towards greater environmental responsibility. As the demand for data center services continues to surge, Airtel’s commitment to green energy solutions marks a pivotal step towards a greener and more sustainable digital future.
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