Amazon pushes forward with the wind energy agreement with Petronas' Gentari Project in India.
Amazon's renewable energy footprint in India is growing significantly, with the tech giant making strides in clean energy production and consumption. As of 2025, Amazon has developed a robust portfolio of renewable energy projects in the country, including both solar and wind initiatives totaling more than 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity.
One of the most notable projects is the 80-megawatt (MW) wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, signed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) with Malaysian clean energy company Gentari. This wind farm, set to begin operations by mid-2027, is expected to generate about 300,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean electricity annually. This project aligns with AWS's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and supports India's renewable energy growth, which is essential to the country's 2030 climate targets.
Beyond this major wind project, by mid-2025 Amazon had developed 50 large solar and wind projects across India, supplemented by 44 rooftop solar systems installed at various Amazon facilities such as offices, distribution centers, and data centers. These installations create a comprehensive renewable energy footprint feeding into the company's operations in the country.
The partnership between Gentari and AWS also tackles two major sources of corporate carbon emissions: energy use and transportation. In 2023, Gentari and AWS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support fleet electrification in India, helping to deploy over 7,200 electric vehicles for last-mile delivery. This initiative aids Amazon in reducing transportation emissions.
Amazon's commitment to renewable energy is not limited to India. The company aims to be the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy worldwide, with more than 500 renewable energy projects worldwide, totaling a capacity of over 30 gigawatts (GW). Amazon aims to match all electricity use with renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of its original target.
India's renewable energy sector is also witnessing growth, with solar tariffs being very low, around ₹2-₹2.5 per kilowatt-hour (about $0.024-$0.03). In 2023-24, over 70% of new power generation came from renewable sources in India, a testament to the country's commitment to clean energy.
Amazon's renewable energy initiatives in India not only fuel the company's offices, distribution centers, and data centers but also contribute significantly to the local renewable energy supply. The company's efforts align with India's National Electricity Plan, which aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, supporting its goal to meet 50% of electricity needs from renewable sources by then. By 2030, renewable energy is expected to account for about 35% of India's power generation.
In conclusion, Amazon's renewable energy presence in India is a significant step towards achieving sustainability and clean energy growth. The company's integrated portfolio supports Amazon’s broader sustainability commitment to power its Indian operations with 100% renewable energy and aligns with India's climate targets for 2030 by advancing clean energy development.
[1] Amazon Sustainability Report 2023 [2] Gentari Press Release, 2023 [3] India's National Electricity Plan 2030
- Amazon's renewable energy strategy extends beyond India, aiming to become the world's largest corporate buyer of renewable energy, with over 500 projects worldwide, totaling more than 30 GW of capacity.
- Amazon's clean energy ventures in India go beyond electricity production, as evidenced by the partnership with Gentari, which aims to deploy over 7,200 electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, reducing transportation emissions.
- In line with Amazon's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, the company's investments in renewable energy projects, such as biomass, solar, and wind, contribute to carbon removal and promote a cleaner environment.
- The integration of science, technology, environmental-science, finance, and investment in Amazon's renewable energy projects is crucial for driving the growth of clean energy, supporting India's 2030 climate targets, and helping to meet 50% of India's electricity needs from renewable sources by then.
