Andhra Pradesh Unveils INR 22,000 Crore Green Energy Corridor to Support 18 GW Renewable Capacity

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a INR 22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor project aimed at integrating 18 GW of renewable energy into the state's power grid, marking a major step in the government's strategy to position Andhra Pradesh as a leading hub for clean energy, digital infrastructure, and next-generation industries.

During a review meeting on the state's energy sector, the Chief Minister directed officials to accelerate the expansion and modernisation of transmission infrastructure to support the government's long-term goal of developing 160 GW of green energy capacity. He emphasised that a robust transmission network would be critical for efficiently evacuating and distributing renewable power generated across the state.

Naidu said that the proposed Green Energy Corridor would serve as the backbone of Andhra Pradesh's future energy ecosystem, ensuring reliable electricity supply for upcoming data centres, industrial clusters, and technology-driven enterprises. He noted that the project is expected to attract significant investments while strengthening the state's competitiveness in emerging sectors.

Highlighting the growing power requirements of advanced industries and digital infrastructure, the Chief Minister stressed the need for future-ready energy systems capable of supporting sustained economic growth and industrial expansion.

The review also focused on the development of electric vehicle infrastructure, with Naidu instructing officials to expedite the rollout of EV charging stations across Andhra Pradesh to support the transition toward cleaner transportation.

In addition, he called for faster adoption of solar power systems in government institutions, stating that wider use of solar energy could substantially reduce the state's electricity expenditure and improve energy efficiency. Officials were directed to speed up implementation of solar projects across government facilities.