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Andhra mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres
Andhra Pradesh requires data centres to use 70% renewable energy to address water concerns.
In brief
Andhra Pradesh requires data centres to use 70% renewable energy to address water concerns. Andhra Pradesh mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres to ensure sustainable expansion and water management. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Andhra sets renewable energy rule
Andhra Pradesh mandates 70 per cent of data centre energy from renewable sources to ensure sustainable expansion.
“The first thumb rule is that a minimum 70 per cent of the energy used by data centres must come from renewable sources”
Visakhapatnam data hub target
The state positions Visakhapatnam as a major data centre hub to attract technology investments and build digital infrastructure.
Water resource solution
Andhra Pradesh plans to address water needs through the Polavaram Left Bank Canal to prevent Bay of Bengal water waste.
Desalination incentive
The state incentivises data centre companies to build desalination plants, with one company already setting up such a facility.
Holistic sustainability approach
Andhra Pradesh addresses energy, water and environmental requirements together for data centre development.
“holistic approach”
Sustainability critical for investment
This approach is critical for states attracting data centre investments while addressing environmental sustainability concerns.
What matters most
Andhra Pradesh mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres to ensure sustainable expansion and water management.
