Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with clean energy provider Gentari Sdn Bhd for an 80MW wind energy project in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The project is expected to commence operations in mid-2027, and generate approximately 300,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually.
In a statement, Gentari revealed that this PPA follows a collaboration agreement signed between the two in 2023, for cost-effective, utility-scale renewable energy projects. It further said that it is advancing its vision of putting clean energy into action, while supporting AWS’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2040.
AWS Asean managing director Jeff Johnson said, “As the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally, AWS continues to work towards our goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our collaboration with Gentari, a Malaysian clean energy leader expanding its regional impact, brings us a step closer towards that.”
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing practical, scalable, and clean energy solutions – vital for Asia and the world’s move towards a low-carbon future,” said Sushil Purohit, CEO, Gentari.
The project will be part of the larger Karur Wind Development located in Tamil Nadu, which is also home to similar projects by Everrenew Energy and Tata Power.
India is one of the major data center markets in APAC, with Mumbai and Chennai representing two of the biggest digital infrastructure hubs in the country. Given the huge energy consumption by data centers, and the overall growth in consciousness surrounding sustainability, India has ambitious plans to develop solar and wind power.
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the expansion of the wind industry has resulted in a strong ecosystem, project operation capabilities and manufacturing base of about 18000MW per annum. The country currently has the fourth highest wind installed capacity in the world.
