ReNew Energy Global Plc has announced fresh investments of approximately INR 80,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh to expand its presence in digital infrastructure, solar manufacturing, clean energy manufacturing and technical skill development. The investments were announced at the CII Partnership Summit 2026 held in Visakhapatnam on November 12, 2026.
The investment package includes approximately INR 67,000 crore for developing a 1 GW green hyperscale data centre in Anakapalli, INR 11,000 crore for polysilicon and metallurgical silicon manufacturing facilities in Anakapalli and Nellore, and INR 1,500 crore for a permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Rambilli. The company will also establish a ReNew Centre for Technical Excellence (R-CTE) in Visakhapatnam under the PM SETU Scheme.
The announcements were made in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh. The investments are expected to strengthen the state’s position as a major destination for digital infrastructure and clean energy manufacturing.
The proposed 1 GW green hyperscale data centre in Anakapalli will be developed as renewable-energy-powered digital infrastructure. The project is expected to support the increasing demand for digital services and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s position as an emerging hub for large-scale data centres. It will also contribute to India’s expanding digital economy by combining digital infrastructure with renewable energy.
ReNew’s planned polysilicon and metallurgical silicon manufacturing facilities will support the development of India’s domestic solar manufacturing value chain. These projects will complement the company’s existing manufacturing investments in the state, including its 6.5 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Anakapalli, which is expected to be commissioned by March 2028.
Additionally, the company plans to invest INR 1,500 crore in a permanent magnet manufacturing facility at Rambilli. The facility is expected to be commissioned by March 2029 and will further expand the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.
As part of its skill development plans, ReNew will collaborate with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop the Gajuwaka cluster of five Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Visakhapatnam into the ReNew Centre for Technical Excellence. The initiative will be implemented under the PM SETU Scheme and will focus on providing industry-relevant technical training and improving employment opportunities in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and related sectors.
Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew, said the investments bring together India’s major growth opportunities in digitalisation and decarbonisation while strengthening manufacturing, infrastructure and skills development.
ReNew already operates 717 MW of wind capacity and 60 MW of solar capacity across 10 sites in Andhra Pradesh, generating approximately 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. The company will continue working with the state government to support its renewable energy ambitions, which include targets of 78.5 GW of solar, 35 GW of wind power and 25 GWh of battery energy storage capacity.
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