Google to Build a 1-GW Data Centre Worth USD 6 Billion in Visakhapatnam, AP

Current Context: On 31 July 2025, Google announced a landmark investment of USD 6 billion (₹51,000 crore) to build a 1-gigawatt (GW) hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — its largest-ever project in India and among the biggest in Asia.

Key Highlights

• Includes USD 2 billion for renewable energy infrastructure (solar & wind) to power the facility sustainably
• Part of Alphabet’s USD 75 billion global expansion of cloud and AI infrastructure in 2025
• Will support cloud computing, AI applications, and massive data storage needs
• Strengthens Visakhapatnam’s position as a digital hub, with plans for 3 cable landing stations and chip design centres
• Aligns with Google’s goal of 24/7 carbon-free operations by 2030

Question:

Q.1 What is the total investment Google announced for the Visakhapatnam data centre project?
a) USD 2 billion
b) USD 4 billion
c) USD 6 billion
d) USD 10 billion

Answer: c) Google announced a USD 6 billion (₹51,000 crore) investment. This includes infrastructure for both the data centre and renewable energy.