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Andhra Pradesh proposes Rs 284 billion green energy corridor

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has proposed to set up the Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Project at an estimated cost of Rs 284.36 billion. The corridor will facilitate the evacuation of 11,000 MW from renewable energy projects and 7,000 MW from pumped storage projects. This infrastructure is key to meeting the state’s target of generating 72 GW of green energy by 2029. Funding will follow a standard pattern: 40 per cent from the…

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SAEL achieves financial closure for 300 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

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SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Sukhbir Agro Energy Limited (SAEL), has achieved financial closure for a 300 MW solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of the 600 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-Connected Solar Power Project (Tranche-XI) awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The SPV has secured Rs 11.27 billion (USD 132 million) in long-term debt financing. Funding includes Rs 3.76 billion (USD…

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Jupiter Renewables to invest Rs 27 billion in Andhra solar manufacturing hub

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Jupiter Renewables, a subsidiary of Jupiter International, will invest Rs 27 billion to set up a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and module manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The project will be developed in two phases at Rambilli in Anakapalli district. Phase 1, with an investment of Rs 15.04 billion, includes 2.4 GW of solar PV cell and 1.5 GW of module manufacturing capacity. It is scheduled for commissioning by March 2026. Phase 2 will…

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Nextracker to supply solar trackers for ReNew’s 305 MW project in Andhra Pradesh

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Nextracker has signed an agreement with ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited to supply solar trackers for a 305 MW solar project in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of ReNew Power’s larger 2,800 MWp wind-solar hybrid development, which includes 1,800 MWp of solar, 1,000 MW of wind, and a 2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The entire project also involves building a 100 km extra high voltage (EHV) transmission line. ReNew Power is…

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Greenko to commission Pinnapuram pumped hydro project by September

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Greenko Energies Private Limited (GEPL) is expected to commission the 1,680 MW Pinnapuram Hydro Electric Power Project by September 2025. The project forms part of the broader Pinnapuram Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP) being developed in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The Pinnapuram IREP combines solar, wind, and pumped hydro energy storage in a single integrated system. With an investment of Rs 54.68 billion, it is designed to deliver reliable, dispatchable renewable power on a gigawatt…

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Bondada to develop 2,000 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has allocated a 2,000 MW (2,600 MWp) solar power project to Bondada Engineering Limited. The project was awarded on May 22, 2025, and will be developed over the next 24 months at an estimated cost of Rs 90 billion. The rollout of the project will be phased. A 250 MW capacity will be commissioned by FY 2026, 750 MW by FY 2027, and the remaining 1,000 MW by FY…

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Andhra Pradesh lays foundation for 2,800 MWp hybrid project with BESS

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh laid the foundation stone on May 16, 2025, for a 2,800 MWp wind-solar hybrid power project integrated with a 2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Anantapur district. The project is being developed by ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited. The hybrid project will be executed in two phases: Phase I includes 587 MWp of solar, 250 MW of wind, and a 415 MWh BESS system. Phase II will add…

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ReNew to set up 2,800 MW hybrid power project with BESS in Andhra Pradesh

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ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited plans to develop a 2,800 MW wind-solar hybrid power project with a 2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The foundation stone will be laid on May 16, 2025. The project will be executed in two phases: Phase I will include 587 MW solar, 250.8 MW wind, and a 415 MWh BESS system. Phase II will include 1,213 MW solar, 749.2 MW wind, and a 1,585…

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Andhra Pradesh commissions 18 transmission projects

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has commissioned 18 transmission projects across the state. These include upgrades such as interconnecting transformer (ICT) capacity augmentation and installation of additional bus reactors to support reactive power management. The completed projects involve seven 400 kV substations and eleven 220 kV substations. The total estimated cost is Rs 10.95 billion. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand stated that 55 more transmission projects are under execution. These include similar ICT augmentations and reactive…

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Andhra Pradesh explores small nuclear power plants

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is also considering a joint venture (JV) with NTPC for the project. During a discussion in the State Assembly, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the state’s willingness to explore emerging technologies like small nuclear power…