Nxtra Signs Power-Wheeling Agreement With AMPIN

Gurugram, July 28, 2025 – Bharti Airtel Ltd (NSE: BHARTIARTL, BSE: 532454), through its data center subsidiary Nxtra by Airtel, has expanded its renewable energy portfolio by signing a fresh power-wheeling agreement with AMPIN Energy Transition. This move adds 205,167 MWh of annual clean energy supply from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar-wind hybrid projects, pushing Nxtra’s total green energy capacity with AMPIN past 200 MW.

Key Partnership Highlights

• A new agreement has been signed to supply 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid power through ISTS infrastructure in two phases.
• The power will be delivered through captive projects in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
• This addition aligns with AMPIN’s existing intra-state renewable energy supply to Nxtra facilities in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
• The partnership will supply an additional 205,167 MWh of green energy annually.
• It is expected to help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 149,156 tonnes of CO₂e each year.
• Power will be supplied through ISTS-connected solar-wind hybrid projects.
• With this new addition, AMPIN’s total capacity for Nxtra now exceeds 200 MW.
• The partnership spans across five states, with the new projects located in Rajasthan and Karnataka.

This expanded green energy commitment is expected to significantly reduce Nxtra’s carbon footprint, driving its goal of low-carbon digital infrastructure.

Strategic Impact & Management Commentary

Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, commented:

“Sustainability is not just a commitment, it is our responsibility and opportunity to lead. By powering our infrastructure with over 200 MW of renewable energy, we are setting industry benchmarks while aligning with India’s climate goals.”

Pinaki Bhattacharyya, Founder & CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, added:

“This partnership exemplifies how a pan-India renewable platform can facilitate nearly 100% energy transition for leading customers like Nxtra.”

AMPIN will extend its services to 11 new states under this agreement, incorporating new technologies for seamless renewable power delivery from a single Independent Power Producer (IPP).

Nxtra’s Sustainability Roadmap

Driven by its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-aligned Net Zero commitment, Nxtra has adopted several measures to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. In June 2024, Nxtra became the first Indian data centre to join the global RE100 initiative, pledging to source 100% of its electricity from renewable energy.

About Nxtra by Airtel

A wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, Nxtra operates India’s largest network of data centers, offering secure, scalable, and sustainable digital infrastructure. It supports Airtel’s enterprise and consumer operations while also catering to external clients.

About AMPIN Energy Transition

One of India’s leading renewable energy players with a 5 GWp portfolio across 23 states. AMPIN provides integrated solar, wind, and storage solutions to industrial and commercial clients, and is backed by institutional investors from Europe, Asia, and North America.

This strategic collaboration reinforces Bharti Airtel’s ESG leadership and contributes meaningfully to India’s green digital transformation goals.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/BHARTIARTL_28072025105719_Pressreleases.pdf

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