Reliance Industries to Launch India's Largest Data Centre Cluster in Andhra Pradesh
Reliance Industries to set up India’s largest data centre cluster in Andhra Pradesh
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Reliance Industries (RIL) is set to invest ₹1.6 lakh crore (over $17 billion) to establish a 1.5-gigawatt data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This project will surpass Google's existing plans and aims to support India's growing data needs with a focus on renewable energy.
- 01RIL's investment of ₹1.6 lakh crore will create India's largest data centre cluster.
- 02The project will be developed in three phases, starting with a 500 MW facility expected to be operational by October 2028.
- 03The cluster will include a solar battery storage system and a desalination plant.
- 04Andhra Pradesh is targeting a total hosting capacity of 6 GW by 2025, with RIL's project contributing significantly.
- 05The state offers various incentives under its Data Centre Policy 4.0 to encourage investment.
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Reliance Industries (RIL) plans to invest ₹1.6 lakh crore (over $17 billion) to establish a 1.5-gigawatt data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This ambitious project, which will include a captive solar battery storage system, aims to be the largest in India, surpassing Google's 1-gigawatt initiative in the same region. The investment was approved by Andhra Pradesh's Investment Promotion Committee. RIL's data centre cluster will be developed in three phases, with the first phase featuring a 500 MW facility in Polipalli village, expected to commence operations by October 2028. The second phase will add another 1 GW capacity by 2030. This project aligns with Andhra Pradesh's goal of achieving a total hosting capacity of 6 GW by 2025, bolstered by various incentives under the state’s Data Centre Policy 4.0, which includes 100% GST reimbursement on capital goods and a 10% capital subsidy on machinery.
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This investment will create jobs and enhance the technological infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, making it a key player in the data centre industry.
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