Tech giant Google has unveiled plans to invest a massive $6 billion to develop a 1-gigawatt hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Marking its first such project in India, the initiative underscores a strong commitment to renewable energy, with one-third of the investment—approximately $2 billion—earmarked specifically for clean power infrastructure.
According to government sources, the data centre will be powered predominantly by green energy, aligning with Google’s global sustainability goals. To ensure uninterrupted operations, especially in a region still developing stable energy infrastructure, a hybrid model is planned—combining renewable sources with coal-based backup systems.
The investment is part of Andhra Pradesh’s broader ambition to become a data centre hub, with a goal to install 6 gigawatts of capacity over the next five years. Already, commitments have been secured for 1.6 GW, and the state plans to further enhance digital connectivity by establishing three new undersea cable landing stations in Visakhapatnam.
The renewable energy focus of the project reflects Alphabet’s global push for carbon-neutral operations and India’s own push to become a leading green energy market. If successful, this venture could serve as a model for sustainable digital infrastructure in emerging markets.
This strategic investment by Google positions Andhra Pradesh as a potential green tech powerhouse in South Asia.
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