Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making

In a landmark step towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.
Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-conscious urbanization.
Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, Amaravati is being designed as a modern, eco-friendly “people’s capital”, setting a global benchmark in sustainable city planning.

An Ambitious Greenfield Project

The foundation of this monumental initiative is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, symbolizing national support for green development. The new capital city will cover 217 square kilometres along the banks of the Krishna River, forming part of the larger Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, which spans 8,352 sq km.

With a project cost estimated at ₹65,000 crore, Amaravati is being developed as an eco-conscious urban center focused on clean energy, efficient infrastructure, and smart planning.

Targeting 2,700 MW of Clean Energy

One of the most striking features of Amaravati’s development is its commitment to generating 2,700 megawatts (MW) of electricity from solar, wind, and hydropower sources. This figure not only matches the city’s projected energy demand by 2050 but also ensures complete reliance on renewable energy—making the use of fossil fuels obsolete in the city’s ecosystem.

Currently, the planners aim to have at least 30% of this electricity sourced from solar and wind energy alone.