CleanMax has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to invest approximately ₹50,000 crore in an integrated clean energy infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh. The investment will support 3 GW of renewable energy capacity, 1 GW of pumped hydro storage and dedicated power infrastructure for a planned 2 GW green compute factory in Kurnool district.
The proposed energy complex will be developed over the next five years and is intended to supply electricity to the compute facility being developed in collaboration with AI cloud provider Neysa. CleanMax will develop and operate the renewable energy generation, storage and distribution infrastructure required to meet the facility’s continuous power requirements.
The company plans to integrate wind and solar generation with pumped hydro storage and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure reliable electricity supply. At least 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity is proposed to be commissioned by 2029, with the remaining projects implemented in phases.
CleanMax to Develop Dedicated Power Infrastructure for AI Compute Facility
The proposed green compute factory will have a dedicated clean energy supply system, with CleanMax responsible for electricity generation and distribution. The company plans to establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop and operate the distribution network within the facility. The SPV will seek a distribution licence from the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC).
Neysa will anchor the compute park with 1 GW of IT load, while the overall facility is planned to have 2 GW of compute capacity. The project will incorporate direct-to-chip cooling technology to reduce water consumption and utilise water allocated for industrial purposes by the local administration.
CleanMax Investment Includes Skill Development Initiatives
Alongside its energy infrastructure investment, CleanMax has outlined initiatives focused on local community development and workforce training.
In partnership with United Way of Hyderabad, the company plans to support infrastructure improvements at local primary schools and Anganwadis. It will also collaborate with Pratham Education Foundation to train local youth for entry-level employment opportunities at compute facilities.
Training programmes for final-year students at industrial training institutes (ITIs) and engineering colleges will focus on advanced cooling technologies and power systems. Neysa will also provide computing resources to leading research institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
Kuldeep Jain, Founder and Managing Director of CleanMax, said the project would integrate renewable energy generation, storage and distribution infrastructure with the electricity requirements of the compute facility.
The proposed investment reflects the growing integration of renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure with India’s expanding artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem.
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