Bharti Airtel to Source 23,000 MWh of Green Energy for Six Nxtra Data Centers

bhartiairtel 23000mwh green energy six nxtra datacenters
Bharti Airtel has announced that it will source 23,000 MWh of renewable energy by the end of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 for its data centre company, Nxtra. Airtel stated that this move is part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.

  • Make Telecom Talk My Trusted Source
  • Source of Google
  • Source of Google

Also Read: Nxtra by Airtel Plans to Double Its Capacity to Meet Growing Demand

Related Coverage
Reliance Jio Rs 349 Recharge vs Bill Plan: Is Postpaid Worth It? Reliance Jio Rs 349 Recharge vs Bill Plan: Is Postpaid Worth It? BSNL Offers New SIM Connections at Rs 51 BSNL Offers New SIM Connections at Rs 51 Airtel Offers Xstream Play Premium at Rs 99 Airtel Offers Xstream Play Premium at Rs 99: Get Access to 20 OTT Apps

Stake Acquisition in Renewable Energy Projects

Airtel will acquire stakes in the renewable energy project companies established by Continuum Green India and Vibrant Energy Holdings to power six of Nxtra’s Edge data centre facilities.

In line with this commitment, Airtel said it has signed definitive agreements to acquire stakes in two renewable energy project companies: Continuum MP WindFarm Development and Egan Solar Power. These projects are expected to yield an annual reduction of approximately 16,370 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

Also Read: Nordic Data Center Operator atNorth Expands With Gompute Acquisition

Green Energy Procurement Through Open Access

Airtel said that the procurement of green energy will take place through an open access route, with Airtel investing in the project companies established by Continuum Green India and Vibrant Energy Holdings. These projects will supply solar and wind power to Airtel’s Edge data centres in Madhya Pradesh and Vijayawada.

With these additions, the total contracted renewable energy capacity for Nxtra data centres will exceed 274,000 MWh, solidifying its position as a leader in the development of environmentally friendly data centres.