Indian renewable energy company Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CleanMax) is planning to invest approximately $5.3 billion (₹50,000 crore) in an integrated clean renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, India. The proposed development will combine wind and solar power generation, pumped-hydro storage and dedicated electricity distribution infrastructure to supply a planned 2-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) computing facility in the state.
The investment proposal follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between CleanMax and the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board on November 12, 2026. The agreement outlines plans to develop 3GW of wind and solar generation capacity alongside 1GW of pumped-hydro storage facilities over the next five years.
The renewable energy infrastructure will support a large-scale AI computing facility being developed in Kurnool district in collaboration with Neysa, a Blackstone-backed AI cloud infrastructure provider.
The development is also part of Andhra Pradesh’s wider strategy to attract large-scale investments in renewable energy and data centers. It is also part of plan to advance digital infrastructure as demand for electricity-intensive AI computing continues to grow.
What Will the $5.3 Billion CleanMax Renewable Energy Project in Andhra Pradesh Entail?
The proposed investment will establish an integrated energy generation and storage project designed specifically to support the electricity requirements of the planned AI computing facility.
Under the agreement, CleanMax intends to develop approximately 3GW of wind and solar power generation capacity and 1GW of pumped-hydro storage facilities. The company will also develop supporting energy distribution infrastructure to deliver electricity directly to the computing facility.
The combination of renewable generation and energy storage is intended to address one of the major challenges facing large-scale AI data centers: maintaining a reliable electricity supply around the clock.
Unlike conventional data centers, AI computing facilities can require substantial and relatively continuous electricity supplies to operate high-performance computing equipment, cooling systems and supporting infrastructure.
Wind and solar generation can also fluctuate depending on weather conditions and the time of day. Pumped-hydro storage and battery energy storage systems (BESS) will therefore play an important role in balancing electricity supply and demand.
CleanMax also plans to integrate generation, storage and distribution into a coordinated energy system. This is with the objective of providing round-the-clock renewable electricity to the planned computing facility.
CleanMax to Develop 3GW Wind and Solar Capacity and 1GW Pumped-Hydro Storage
The renewable energy component will form the foundation of the proposed $5.3 billion investment.
CleanMax plans to develop 3GW of combined wind and solar generation capacity within five years. The company has also proposed developing at least 1.5GW of renewable energy capacity by 2029 as an initial milestone.
Alongside the generation facilities, the company intends to establish 1GW of pumped-hydro storage capacity to improve the reliability and flexibility of electricity supply.
Pumped-hydro storage works by using electricity to pump water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir when power is available. When electricity demand increases or renewable generation declines, the stored water is released through turbines to generate electricity.
The technology can provide longer-duration energy storage, helping balance intermittent renewable generation with the continuous power requirements of large computing facilities.
CleanMax will also incorporate battery energy storage systems into its proposed integrated energy infrastructure.
The company intends to develop a dedicated distribution network to supply electricity to the AI computing facility, rather than relying exclusively on the conventional grid for power delivery.
Additionally, a CleanMax-owned and operated special purpose vehicle (SPV) is expected to apply to the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) for a distribution license.
Neysa to Anchor 1GW of Computing Capacity at the Kurnool AI Data Center Facility
The proposed renewable energy development is directly linked to a planned 2GW AI computing facility in Kurnool district.
Neysa, a Blackstone-backed AI cloud infrastructure company, will anchor the computing facility with an initial 1GW information technology load.
This represents half of the planned facility’s total 2GW capacity, with the remaining capacity yet to be fully detailed.
The partnership also combines CleanMax’s renewable energy development and power infrastructure capabilities with Neysa’s AI cloud computing expertise.
The arrangement is also particularly significant because the power generation and storage infrastructure are being planned alongside the computing facility. This integrated approach is intended to align electricity production and storage capacity with the requirements of the AI computing operations.
The proposed facility is expected to incorporate direct-to-chip cooling technology. This technology can improve thermal management for high-density computing equipment while helping limit water consumption.
The development will also use water allocated for industrial purposes by the local administration.
However, detailed information concerning the facility’s construction contractor, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers and the final distribution of the overall investment has not yet been made public.
CleanMax’s Growing Role in India’s AI Energy Infrastructure Market
The proposed Andhra Pradesh investment reflects the increasing importance of renewable energy developers in supporting India’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.
AI computing facilities require substantial amounts of electricity. This creates opportunities for renewable energy companies to develop dedicated power generation and storage infrastructure for data center operators.
CleanMax has also been expanding its presence in the commercial and industrial renewable energy market. The company has been supplying electricity to businesses seeking to reduce energy costs and improve their sustainability performance.
The company reported that data center and AI infrastructure customers accounted for approximately 41% of its contracted renewable energy power sales portfolio as of September 2026. The Andhra Pradesh proposal would further strengthen its position in this emerging market.
For Neysa, the partnership provides an opportunity to develop computing capacity supported by a dedicated renewable energy supply arrangement.
Andhra Pradesh Emerges as a Major Destination for AI and Energy Infrastructure Investments
The CleanMax proposal comes amid a growing wave of large-scale investments in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in renewable energy, data centers, manufacturing and industrial infrastructure.
Google has committed approximately $15 billion towards developing an AI hub in the state. This is while Reliance Industries and its partners have announced plans for substantial investments in data center infrastructure.
Reliance Industries has also proposed a $4.6 billion underground coal gasification project, while Kia India plans to invest approximately $2 billion in a second automotive manufacturing facility in Anantapur.
These developments demonstrate the state’s ambition to attract major domestic and international investors across energy-intensive industries.
The proposed CleanMax project is also particularly relevant to this strategy because the availability of reliable electricity is a fundamental requirement for developing large-scale data centers and AI computing infrastructure.
By integrating renewable generation and energy storage with a dedicated computing facility, the development could help address power availability challenges associated with the expansion of AI infrastructure.
What Next for the $5.3 Billion CleanMax Renewable Energy Project?
Following the signing of the MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, CleanMax is expected to advance planning and phased development of the proposed renewable energy and storage infrastructure.
The company has indicated that the 3GW wind and solar portfolio and 1GW pumped-hydro facilities will be developed over the next five years, with at least 1.5GW of renewable energy capacity targeted by 2029.
An important next step will involve securing the necessary regulatory approvals. This includes the proposed application for a distribution license through a CleanMax-owned special purpose vehicle.
Further details concerning individual wind and solar project locations, pumped-hydro sites, construction schedules, engineering and construction contractors, equipment procurement and financing arrangements are yet to be fully disclosed.
The development will also require coordination with Neysa on the computing facility’s electricity requirements, infrastructure delivery and commissioning schedule.
While the MoU establishes the framework for the proposed investment, the project will need to progress through regulatory processes and phased implementation. This is before the full generation and storage capacity becomes operational.
If delivered as proposed, the development could become an important example of how renewable energy generation and long-duration storage infrastructure can be integrated with large-scale AI computing facilities in India.
CleanMax Integrated Renewable Energy Complex: Project Fact Sheet
Developer: Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited
AI infrastructure partner: Neysa
Financial backing of AI partner: Blackstone
Location: Andhra Pradesh
AI data center facility location: Kurnool district, specifically the proposed Orvakal Zone
Total proposed clean energy investment: Approximately US$5.34 billion (₹50,000 crore)
AI computing facility investment: ₹8,000 crore
Wind and solar generation capacity: 3GW
Pumped-hydro storage capacity: 1GW
Battery storage: Planned as part of the integrated power solution
Data center facility capacity: 2GW
Neysa’s anchor computing load: 1GW
Renewable energy milestone: At least 1.5GW by 2029
Renewable generation and pumped-hydro development period: Five years
AI data center facility land area: 600 acres
AI data center facility commissioning target: March 2028
Expected employment: 1,000 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs for the data center facility
Agreement: MoU signed with Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board on November 12, 2026
Distribution infrastructure: Dedicated CleanMax distribution network
Project status: Proposed development
Project stakeholders
- CleanMax – Renewable energy project developer and power infrastructure provider.
- Neysa – AI data center computing partner.
- Blackstone – Financial backer of Neysa.
- Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board – Government investment facilitation partner.
- Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) – Electricity distribution licensing and regulatory oversight.
- United Way of Hyderabad – Proposed local school and Anganwadi infrastructure development partner.
- Pratham Education Foundation – Proposed skills development and training partner.
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