Andhra Pradesh To Generate 72.60 GW of Renewable Energy By 2030: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced that his state will produce 72.60 GW of renewable energy by 2030, aligning with India's goal of 500 GW by the same year.

CM Naidu speaking at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investment Meet in Gandhinagar.

The Chief Minister emphasized that this initiative would not only generate employment and safeguard the environment but also position Andhra Pradesh as a frontrunner in green energy. He underscored the state's advantages, including its extensive coastline, robust industrial infrastructure, excellent transportation networks, and significant potential in solar, wind, pumped storage, and green hydrogen energy.

"I want to create one of the best ecosystems for green energy in India," he said.The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of adopting global best practices in renewable energy, focusing on R&D, policy support, and removing obstacles to emerging technologies. 

He announced plans to establish a Global University for Clean Energy and Circular Economy to encourage knowledge sharing and innovation. The Chief Minister said that the State has set renewable energy capacity targets with 40 GW solar energy, 20 GW wind energy, 12 GW pumped storage, 25 GW battery energy storage, 1 MTPA Green Hydrogen and derivatives, 2500 KLPD biofuels and 500 public charging stations for Electric vehicles.

India Aims 500 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity By 2030

India has set ambitious goals to cut the carbon intensity of its economy by over 45% by the end of this decade, ensure that 50% of its cumulative electric power capacity comes from renewable sources by 2030, and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Additionally, the country aims to achieve 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.