Airtel to source 23,000 MWh of renewable energy for 6 Nxtra data centres

Bharti Airtel announced on Monday that it will purchase 23,000 MWh of renewable energy by Q4FY24 for its data centre company, Nxtra.

In line with its commitment to minimise its carbon footprint, Airtel plans to invest in renewable energy projects managed by Continuum Green India Pvt Ltd and Vibrant Energy Holdings Pte Ltd. The investment aims to power six of Nxtra’s Edge data centre facilities.

The acquisition will proceed through an open access route, wherein Airtel will invest in Continuum Green’s project company. This company will supply eco-friendly power from solar and wind energy projects to Nxtra’s Edge data centres in Madhya Pradesh.