The renewable energy sector in India just got a major boost. Amazon has announced investments in three wind energy projects across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. These projects will generate over 379 MW of clean energy, reinforcing Amazon’s commitment to 100% renewable operations.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has welcomed this initiative, highlighting India’s rapid emergence as a global clean energy leader. “Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is accelerating its clean energy transition. Investments from global giants like Amazon will play a crucial role in achieving our sustainability goals,” Vaishnaw said.
Amazon’s new wind projects include CleanMax Koppal (100 MW) in Karnataka, BluPine Solapur (99 MW) in Maharashtra, and JSW Energy Dharapuram (180 MW) in Tamil Nadu. These projects align with India’s ambitious target of generating 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, called Amazon’s move a milestone. “Wind and solar projects are key for energy security. He stated that These investments will reduce emissions, create jobs, and boost local economies,” he stated.
Amazon, a top global corporate solar and wind energy purchaser, has invested in over 600 renewable projects worldwide, including over 50 in India. The company’s Climate Pledge aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040.
With this latest investment, Amazon has enabled 53 renewable energy projects in India, delivering over 4 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of carbon-free energy—enough to power more than 1.3 million homes.
India is witnessing a green revolution, and Amazon is making its presence felt. The question now is—will other global corporations step up and follow suit?
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