It is projected that amaravati will require 2,700 MW (2.7 gigawatts) or energy, with a minimum or 30% renewable energy, including solar and wind energy | Photo credit: Blue Planet Studio
Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is ready to create history, since it is aimed at becoming the first city in the world to be completely fed by renewable energy while the city planners seek to build a modern ultra but vernonmental.
With an ambitious plan to take advantage of 2,700 megawatts (MW) or green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric energy, authorities said.
The new Andhra Pradesh minister, N Chandababu Naidu, the new capital project of the capital city is firmly aligned with the broader commitment of India with clean energy and climate action.
The stone of the Foundation for the capital city of Greenfield is expected on the banks of the Krishna River to be placed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at some point in this month. The ₹ 65,000 million break project extends through 217 km square, with the voltage of the capital region of Andhra Pradesh an area or 8,352 km2.
The most recent capital in the country that arises between Vijayawada and Guntur will not only show the innovation of India in green urban planning, but also reinforce its leadership in the global clean energy transition, they said.
The capacity of 2,700 MW will not only guarantee zero dependence on fossil fuels, but will also establish a global reference point for urban sustainability. By integrating the avant -garde energy infrastructure in its intelligent city design, Amaravati is positioned to be a model for future cities around the world.
The authorities said that by 2050, it is projected that Amaravati will require 2,700 MW (2.7 gigawatts) or energy, with a minimum or 30 percent renewable energy, including solar and wind energy.
Take advantage of solar energy through mandatory solar energy systems that cover a minimum of one third of ramp area in all government housing projects has become an integral part of construction permits for projects, including projects in the brand projects of combat projects, government forecast projects, will adhere to ecological construction standards, guaranteeing energy efficiency, reduction in reduction in the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of the reduction of carbon and the use of optimal resources.
In addition, public transport, including the Amaravati Metro and an electric bus fleet, will be carried out with renewable energy. The city will also have a broad EV load infrastructure for public and governmental use.
It also plans to explore a greater potential for solar energy tapping in public spaces such as parks, corridors and bus deposits on the road.
“Amavati is a sustainable capital city and prepared for the future with a strong emphasis on renewable energies and energy efficiency infrastructure,” said an official.
The city planners have already installed 415 kW or solar panels on the roof in 16 Anganwadis, 14 electronic health centers, 13 public schools and a multi -fe funeral center.
“All government and commercial buildings will have the mandate to install solar panels and adopt net measurement,” he said. “A district cooling system is being planned so that government complexes optimize energy use and reduce cooling demands.” The cooling is a critical consideration for Andhra Pradesh, which faces the largest number of days of heat waves in southern India with temperature as a high axis of 47.7 degrees in 2024. The cooling demand includes those for buildings (air conditioning.
Andhra Pradesh anticipates that energy demand increases by 57 percent, reaching 19.9 GW by 2029.
In 2019, the Development Authority of the capital region of Andhra Pradesh (APCRDA) had signed the first concession of Public-Private Association of India with Tabered to develop a district cooling system of 20,000 tons of cooling (RT) for the complex area of the government.
Under this pact, Tabered promised to design the system to offer a reduction in the 50 percent electricity demand to cool buildings such as the Superior Court and the Secretariat.
District cooling reductions installed mechanical cooling loads, thus reducing energy demand and a corresponding reduction in carbon emissions.
Posted on April 20, 2025