Amaravati will soon host India’s first “Quantum Valley” for research and innovation, while Google will invest $15 billion in a 1-gigawatt hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam. Similar to how Microsoft transformed Hyderabad’s IT landscape, these projects will make Andhra Pradesh a hub for global digital infrastructure.

The Google AI hub will use advanced liquid cooling systems, reducing water and power use by 20%. It will also generate 80% of its electricity from solar power. With India now producing 20% of global data but having only 3% storage capacity, Visakhapatnam’s data center expansion is a timely move.

Experts predict this initiative could create over 150,000 jobs. The government plans to focus on AI skill development to meet workforce demand. If successful, Google’s Visakhapatnam hub could solidify India’s position as a global AI powerhouse.

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The project is led by Evren, a joint venture between Brookfield and Axis Energy. It is part of an 8,000 MW renewable pipeline worth ₹50,000 crore. The initiative gained pace after Minister Nara Lokesh met Brookfield Global President Connor Teskey in London. Both discussed long-term clean energy and infrastructure collaborations.

Brookfield, a global renewable giant managing over US$1 trillion, will execute India’s first hybrid project under the FDRE framework. The system links grid connectivity and battery storage for steady and reliable power.

Minister Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh is fast becoming India’s renewable hub. “Such partnerships create jobs and strengthen our sustainable future,” he said, reaffirming the state’s Sunrise State vision.

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Speaking at the curtain-raiser for the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, Joshi said the event, scheduled for October 27-30 in New Delhi, will focus on expanding solar energy, green finance, and technology roadmaps. ISA unites 124 countries to promote global solar cooperation.

Joshi highlighted government programs like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, benefiting over 20 lakh households, and PM-KUSUM, supporting solar pumps and small solar plants. He said these schemes bring clean energy to rural areas and empower farmers.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry, said India ranks third in total renewable energy and second in solar module manufacturing after China. He also noted India’s progress in green hydrogen, targeting five million tonnes of production by 2031.

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Goyal met Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani to explore ways to enhance trade and investment ties. He also discussed India’s sustainable development agenda with World Bank President Ajay Banga. Investment opportunities in India’s robust economy were shared with senior executives of global firms.

At a high-level energy session, Goyal highlighted the potential to expand India-US energy trade and collaboration in nuclear power. He emphasized start-ups in renewable energy and India’s integrated national grid ensuring uninterrupted supply. Goyal reaffirmed India’s leadership in solar energy and the International Solar Alliance.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised India as an “awesome ally” with rapidly growing energy demand. Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to negotiate the first tranche of a trade agreement, with both sides optimistic about reaching an interim understanding soon.

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