Amaravati Aims to Be World's First 100 Percent Renewable Energy City
With a vision to meet future power demand sustainably, Amaravati will harness 2,700 MW from renewables, incorporating green architecture, EV transport, and advanced cooling systems in an eco-smart urban blueprint.
April 21, 2025. By EI News Network
As per reports, with a planned capacity of 2,700 MW from clean energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, Amaravati is envisioned as an ultra-modern and environmentally sustainable 'people's capital'.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s ambitious vision for Amaravati aligns closely with India’s broader clean energy goals and commitment to climate action. The INR 65,000-crore greenfield project, spread across 217 sq km on the banks of the Krishna river, falls within the larger Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, which covers 8,352 sq km.
The foundation stone for this landmark development is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month. Planned between Vijayawada and Guntur, the city will serve as a showcase of India’s leadership in green urban planning and the global clean energy transition.
Officials say Amaravati is projected to need 2,700 MW of electricity by 2050, with a minimum of 30 percent to be sourced from renewable energy in the initial phases. To ensure energy self-sufficiency, rooftop solar systems will be mandatory on all government housing projects, covering at least one-third of rooftop areas. These measures are embedded into building permission protocols, and all major projects, including the government complex, will comply with green building norms. Public transport in the city, including the planned Amaravati Metro and a fleet of electric buses, will be powered by renewable sources.
A comprehensive EV charging network is also part of the smart infrastructure. Town planners have already installed 415 kW of rooftop solar capacity across 16 Anganwadis, 14 e-health centres, 13 public schools, and a multi-faith funeral centre. All government and commercial buildings will be required to adopt net metering and install solar panels. Cooling infrastructure is another key focus, given Andhra Pradesh’s exposure to extreme heat, with temperatures hitting 47.7°C in 2024.
Amaravati will adopt a District Cooling System, aimed at reducing electricity usage for air-conditioning and refrigeration in government buildings. In 2019, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) signed a public-private partnership with Tabreed to develop India’s first 20,000 refrigeration tonne (RT) District Cooling System.
The project is designed to cut electricity demand by 50 percent in key buildings such as the High Court and Secretariat. As the state’s power demand is expected to surge 57 percent by 2029, reaching 19.9 GW, Amaravati’s all-renewable vision stands as a bold statement of sustainable urban development and climate resilience. “Amaravati is being built as a sustainable, future-ready capital city with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and energy-efficient infrastructure,” an official said.
The city also plans to harness solar energy from public spaces including parks, walkways, and bus depots, further reinforcing its commitment to zero dependence on fossil fuels and setting a global benchmark for green city planning.
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