Amaravati, May 21: Andhra Pradesh has rapidly begun implementing its integrated clean energy policy. The state’s goal is to attract investments worth ₹10 lakh crore in renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, power transmission, and manufacturing sectors by 2029.
In a significant move, 600 megawatt solar energy projects are being launched in YSR Kadapa district. Former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed pride on social media platform ‘X’, stating that the first project under the ‘Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024’ is now underway. The government is fully committed to making Andhra Pradesh the clean energy capital of India.
Nara Lokesh, the Minister for Human Resource Development, Information Technology, Electronics, and Real-Time Governance, will formally inaugurate the ‘SAEL Solar MHP1’ and ‘SAEL Solar MHP2’ projects on Friday.
According to an official statement released on Thursday, SAEL Limited has successfully initiated its 600 megawatt solar energy project in Andhra Pradesh in a record time of 11 months. This achievement positions Andhra Pradesh among the leading states in India for rapidly completing clean energy projects.
Developed with an investment of approximately ₹3,000 crore, this integrated solar energy project spans over 2,400 acres. It is one of the most significant renewable energy investments in Andhra Pradesh in recent years.
Both 300 megawatt projects commenced commercial operations earlier this year, with MHP1 starting on January 30, 2026, and MHP2 on March 13, 2026.
The project features over 1.2 million advanced Topcon bifacial solar modules, most of which were manufactured at SAEL Limited’s facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan.
The clean energy generated will be fed directly into the national grid under a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Indian Solar Energy Corporation.
These projects are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1.1 million tons annually, positively impacting the local economy. During construction, over 1,000 workers were employed directly and indirectly, with around 80% coming from local communities.
This development has also created long-term economic opportunities for farmers in the area through a systematic land lease arrangement lasting nearly 25 years, providing rural families with a stable and predictable source of income.
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