AWS Agrees Terms for Renewable Energy Acquisition in India with Gentari
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Gentari, a new entrant in the clean energy sector launched by Petronas in 2022, have signed a Power Purchase Agreement for an 80 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, India. This project, set to commence operations in mid-2027, is expected to generate approximately 300,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually[1][2][3].
This collaboration is a significant step towards AWS's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and supporting India's renewable energy targets[1][2][3]. The wind farm will power AWS's offices, distribution centers, and data centers in India, where data center growth is high and energy consumption substantial[2].
Gentari emphasises this deal as a key advancement in its vision for clean energy solutions in Asia, aligning with AWS’s net-zero carbon ambitions[3][4]. The project forms part of the larger Karur wind development area and will complement AWS’s existing renewable portfolio in India, which by mid-2025 included 50 solar and wind projects plus 44 rooftop solar installations totaling over 1.1 GW of renewable capacity[1][2][3][4].
The collaboration between Gentari and AWS spans areas such as fleet decarbonization, low carbon fuel solutions, and the expansion of AWS cloud technology. It also includes digital upskilling, with a focus on delivering impact through action and enabling the broader energy ecosystem to transition[5].
Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari, stated that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing practical, scalable, and clean energy solutions[5]. Jeff Johnson, Managing Director, ASEAN, AWS, made a statement regarding the wind power project, highlighting its importance for Asia and the world's move towards a low-carbon future[5].
Amazon, which set a clean energy goal in 2019, aiming to match all of its global operations' electricity consumption with 100% renewable energy by 2030, was the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally in the year mentioned[6]. In 2024, Amazon announced it had reached its goal to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy, 7 years ahead of its initial target[6].
This wind power project in Tamil Nadu is part of Amazon's commitment to renewable energy and its efforts to contribute to India's growing demand for renewable energy[7]. The collaboration between Gentari and AWS is vital for Asia and the world's move towards a low-carbon future, with AWS announcing plans to invest more than $12 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030[8].
[1] https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/sustainability/ [2] https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2023/01/aws-announces-new-wind-energy-project-in-tamil-nadu-india-to-support-its-net-zero-carbon-emissions-goal/ [3] https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gentari-aws-to-collaborate-on-energy-transition-technology-initiatives-123010400064_1.html [4] https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/gentari-petronas-unit-to-invest-usd-1-billion-india-renewable-energy-2023-01-04/ [5] https://www.petronas.com/media-centre/press-releases/petronas-gentari-and-aws-announce-partnership-to-advance-practical-scalable-and-clean-energy-solutions [6] https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/sustainability/renewable-energy-commitment/ [7] https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/amazon-wind-project-tamil-nadu-contribute-indias-renewable-energy-2023-01-04/ [8] https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2023/01/aws-announces-investment-in-india-cloud-infrastructure-to-support-the-digital-transformation-of-indian-businesses/
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