Amaravati to Become World's First City Powered by Renewable Energy
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Objective | To become the world's first city powered entirely by renewable energy |
| Project Visionary | Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Geographical Location | Between Vijayawada and Guntur, along the Krishna River |
| Project Area | 217 sq km (city), 8,352 sq km (Andhra Pradesh Capital Region) |
| Project Cost | ₹65,000 crore |
| Energy Target | 2,700 MW from solar, wind, and hydropower by 2050 |
| Current Solar Implementation | 415 kW rooftop solar installed in Anganwadis, e-health centres, schools, and a funeral facility |
| Green Building Norms | Mandatory green building standards for all major projects |
| Public Transportation | Amaravati Metro and electric buses powered by renewable energy |
| EV Infrastructure | Extensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure |
| Cooling System | District Cooling System with 20,000 RT capacity |
| Cooling Partners | Tabreed (Public-private partnership signed in 2019) |
| Cooling Benefits | Reduces cooling energy demand by 50% and cuts carbon emissions |
| Global Significance | Sets a global benchmark for sustainable, climate-conscious urban development |