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Airtel expands renewable sourcing with energy deal from AMPIN
By July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Nxtra by Airtel has signed a new power wheeling deal with AMPIN Energy Transition to source 125.65 MW of hybrid solar-wind power via interstate transmission. The arrangement will add 205,167 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy to Nxtra’s annual supply. The power will be delivered in two phases through captive hybrid projects connected to the interstate grid, located in Rajasthan and Karnataka. This agreement increases the total contracted renewable capacity between Nxtra and AMPIN to over…

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Oklo signs LOIs with data centres to supply 750MW of low-carbon power
By November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

US-based Oklo, a developer of fast fission power plants, has secured letters of intent (LOIs) to provide up to 750 MW of low-carbon energy to two data centre providers. Under these LOIs, Oklo will deploy its Aurora powerhouses, which offer scalable solutions of 15 MW and 50 MW units, for direct on-site or nearby power generation in select markets. Oklo’s deployment model aims to reduce reliance on traditional power grids, enhancing grid stability and potentially…

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Equinix partners with CleanMax for renewable energy project in Maharashtra
By November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Equinix, Inc. has entered into its first power purchase agreement (PPA) in India with CleanMax to develop a 33 MW captive power plant in Maharashtra. The facility will comprise 26.4 MWp of solar and 6.6 MW of wind capacity, with phased operations commencing in 2025. This initiative aligns with Equinix’s sustainability strategy, aiming to meet the increasing energy demands of its International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers in Mumbai, driven by the rise in data…

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AI’s Rising Energy Demand is Reshaping the Future of Data Centers and Power Supply
By September 26, 2024October 21, 2024

At Climate Week in New York, discussions are centered on the rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence. Last week, it was revealed that Microsoft would use electricity from the resurrected Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power its data centers. In a recent report, Bloomberg highlighted that OpenAI had approached the Biden administration regarding plans for large-scale data centers, each capable of consuming energy equivalent to that of a whole city. This trend is…

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