Hero Post 005 | April 23, 2025

Amaravati: Pioneering a 100% Renewable Energy City

📅 Context

Amaravati, the upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh, is poised to become the world’s first city to be powered entirely by renewable energy, setting a new global standard for eco-friendly urban development.

🔍 Focus

Harnessing 2,700 megawatts of solar, wind, and hydropower to achieve 100% renewable energy integration in city infrastructure and services.

📊 Key Themes

• Renewable energy urban planning
• Solar energy integration and green building standards
• Sustainable transportation and cooling systems
• Climate resilience and clean energy commitment

🏢 Project Details

• City Area: 217 square kilometres
• Capital Region: 8,352 square kilometres
• Estimated Cost: ₹65,000 crore
• Foundation Stone: Expected to be laid by PM Narendra Modi in April 2025

☀️ Renewable Energy Goals

• Achieve zero fossil fuel dependence by 2050
• 30% energy from renewable sources (solar, wind)
• Mandatory rooftop solar installation on government housing and major building projects

🚌 Sustainable Transport Solutions

• Electric bus fleet
• Amaravati Metro powered by renewables
• Extensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure

💨 Advanced Cooling Systems

• District cooling systems for government complexes to optimize energy efficiency and manage extreme heat conditions

🛋️ Community and Infrastructure Development

• Solar power installations in parks, bus depots, schools, and health centres
• 415 kW rooftop solar panels already installed across community facilities

🌐 Future Prospects

Amaravati aims to inspire global cities with its model of energy-efficient, climate-resilient urban development, addressing the challenges of climate change proactively.

🧰 GS Paper Mapping

🌟 Reflection

A city born from the dreams of the earth and the whispers of the sun, Amaravati stands as a luminous promise—a future where cities breathe with nature, not against it.