Andhra Pradesh plans transmission network for 15 GW data centre load
Andhra Pradesh has prepared a long-term transmission roadmap to support the expanding data centre ecosystem in and around Visakhapatnam, with electricity demand projected to reach nearly 15 GW over the next decade. The plans were reviewed by Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand through a video conference from Vidyut Soudha, attended by senior officials of Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTransco).
Vijayanand said the state is developing transmission infrastructure to attract investments in hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence facilities, cloud computing hubs, and related digital services.
According to APTransco estimates, 16 large data centre projects are at various stages of development, with an estimated information technology (IT) load of around 9.1 GW. Total demand, including supporting infrastructure and international operational requirements, is projected to reach nearly 15 GW by 2036-37.
APTransco has planned a phased 765 kV, 400 kV, and 220 kV transmission network connecting substations at Pendurthi, Maradam, Achyutapuram, Palasa, Padmanabham, and Makavaripalem. The network is designed to support over 15 GW of data centre load by 2034, with provision for future expansion.
The plan includes a new 400/220 kV substation and dedicated transmission corridors for the proposed Rambilli Data Centre Cluster. Similar infrastructure has also been proposed for emerging hubs at Tarluvada, Mudasarlova, Polepalli, and Chinnipalem.
Vijayanand described the initiative as an “Infrastructure First” strategy aimed at expanding transmission capacity ahead of demand growth to improve reliability and support long-term investments.
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