Amp Energy India, has signed a power purchase agreement to sell renewable energy to Amazon from a 100 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan. The plant will be fully operational by the end of 2023 and located in Bhadla, Rajasthan; a state where Amp is also developing 1GW of utility scale projects.This solar plant will help mitigate 1,13,645 MT of harmful CO2 emissions that would have otherwise been released through conventional power plants and hence would have a positive effect on the environment.
“This project also supports the Government’s Digital India mission of transforming India into a digitally empowered society powered by renewable energy.” said Pinaki Bhattacharyya MD & CEO Amp Energy India.
“At Amazon, we have worked hard to collaborate with and engage government and industry stakeholders on corporate power purchase agreements for renewable energy in India,” said Abhinav Singh, director – Customer Fulfilment, Supply Chain and Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon India. “Besides these PPAs, our efforts include providing training for developers and other buyers on how to structure these agreements for mutual benefit, facilitating government dialogues with industry groups to highlight the importance of corporate buyers, and working with local energy providers who want to reach new customers.”
