Andhra Pradesh plans 15 GW transmission network for data centres
The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared a roadmap to develop a 15 GW power transmission network to support 16 proposed data centre projects and future demand. The plan aims to strengthen Visakhapatnam's position as a major digital infrastructure and investment hub
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has drawn up a roadmap to build transmission infrastructure capable of meeting a 15 GW demand from 16 data centre projects and other consumers by 2034, an official said on Wednesday.
K Vijayanand, Special Chief Secretary (Energy), said the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh estimates that 16 major data centre projects are currently in various stages of development in the Visakhapatnam region.
“To meet this growing demand, APTRANSCO has prepared a comprehensive, phased power transmission strategy to reliably support more than 15 GW of data centre load by 2034 while allowing for future expansion,” an official press release quoted Vijayanand as saying.
He observed that the Visakhapatnam region has already attracted investment proposals from several prominent national and international companies, including Google, Reliance, Tata Consultancy Services (HyperVault), CtrlS and GMR.
In addition to the data centre projects generating 9.1 GW of IT power load, associated infrastructure requirements and international operational standards are expected to raise the total power demand to nearly 15 GW by FY 2036-37, the press release said.
To meet this demand, APTRANSCO will develop a 765 kV, 400 kV and 220 kV transmission network, connecting key substations at Pendurthi, Maradam, Achyutapuram, Palasa, Padmanabham and Makavaripalem.
Consequently, Visakhapatnam is emerging as one of the largest digital infrastructure clusters in the country, the press release said.
A key focus of the plan is the development of the Rambilli Data Centre Cluster.
“To support the large-scale investments proposed in the area, a new 400/220 kV substation, along with dedicated high-capacity transmission infrastructure and transmission corridors, will be established,” the press release said.
Similar infrastructure will also be developed for emerging data centre hubs in Tarluvada, Mudasarlova, Polepalli and Chinnipalem.
According to Vijayanand, the southern state is following an “infrastructure-first” approach by expanding transmission capacity even before demand fully materialises.
This strategy is expected to provide investors with long-term confidence, reliability and operational stability, he said.
By building a strong, scalable and future-ready transmission network, Vijayanand noted that Andhra Pradesh is laying the foundation for future innovation, investment and employment opportunities.
Leading global technology companies and infrastructure developers are showing keen interest in establishing hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud computing facilities and next-generation digital services in the state, he said.
“Andhra Pradesh is preparing today for tomorrow’s opportunities by creating world-class power infrastructure required for this sector. The state’s goal is not merely to meet demand but to stay ahead through proactive and planned infrastructure development,” he said.
These initiatives will further strengthen Andhra Pradesh as one of the most attractive destinations for world-class digital infrastructure investment, Vijayanand said.
He said the state government is taking decisive steps to position Andhra Pradesh as one of Asia’s most significant digital infrastructure destinations.
