Andhra Pradesh Is Transforming Into A Clean Energy Powerhouse, Says Minister Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is rapidly transforming into a clean energy powerhouse, according to state IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh. Speaking at the 31st CII Partnership Summit, the minister highlighted that the state recently added <b>4.8 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity</b> in just the past year to meet surging power demands. Power consumption in the state has already grown by roughly 30 percent, with total energy demand expected to nearly double by the year 2028. State authorities are actively pursuing round-the-clock green power solutions from wind, solar, and pumped storage projects to supply competitive and sustainable energy for both domestic needs and upcoming data center projects.