# Andhra mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres

> Andhra Pradesh requires data centres to use 70% renewable energy to address water concerns.
- Title: Andhra mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/andhra-pradesh-mandates-70-renewable-energy-for-data-centres-to-ensure-sustainable-expansion/articleshow/134479400.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-25T08:09:00+00:00
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- Topics: andhra pradesh, data centres, renewable energy, visakhapatnam, water requirements, sustainability
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Andhra Pradesh mandates 70% renewable energy for data centres to ensure sustainable expansion and water management.