Amaravati to be world's first city to be powered entirely by renewable energy

Foundation stone for greenfield capital city on the banks of Krishna river is expected to be laid by PM Modi sometime this month

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VIJAYAWADA: Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to create history as it targets to become the world's first city to be powered entirely by renewable energy as town planners look to build an ultra-modern yet environmentally sustainable 'people's capital'.

With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, officials said.

Andhra Pradesh chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's dream new capital city project firmly aligns with India's broader commitment to clean energy and climate action. The foundation stone for the greenfield capital city on the banks of Krishna river is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sometime this month. The Rs 65,000-crore project is spread across 217 square kilometers, with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region spanning an area of 8,352 sq km. The country's newest capital coming up between Vijayawada and Guntur will not only showcase India's innovation in green urban planning but also reinforce its leadership in the global clean energy transition, they said.