Amaravati, May 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has accelerated implementation of its Integrated Clean Energy Policy, under which the state aims to attract investments worth ₹10 lakh crore across renewable energy, storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and manufacturing ecosystems by 2029.

Marking a major milestone in this journey, 600 MW solar power projects are set to be commissioned in YSR Kadapa district

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu posted on ‘X’ that it is a matter of pride for Andhra Pradesh that the first project under the forward-looking Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 is now being commissioned.

He stated that the government is committed to positioning Andhra Pradesh as India’s clean energy capital.

State Minister for HRD, IT & Electronics and RTG, Nara Lokesh, will formally inaugurate SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2 on Friday.

SAEL Limited has successfully commissioned its 600 MW solar power projects in the state in a record 11 months, underscoring Andhra Pradesh’s growing reputation as one of India’s fastest-executing clean energy destinations, an official release said on Thursday.

Developed with an investment of nearly ₹3,000 crore, the integrated solar facility spans more than 2,400 acres and represents one of the most strategically-significant renewable energy investments in Andhra Pradesh in recent years.

The two 300 MW projects achieved commercial operations earlier this year, with MHP1 commissioned on January 30, 2026, and MHP2 on March 13, 2026.

The facility deploys more than 12 lakh advanced TOPCon bifacial solar modules, a majority of which were assembled at SAEL’s manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan.

The clean energy generated from the projects will feed directly into the national grid under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India.

The projects are expected to avoid nearly 11 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions annually while also generating significant local economic impact. During construction, more than 1,000 workers were engaged directly and indirectly, with nearly 80 per cent drawn from local communities.

The development has also created long-term economic opportunities for farmers in the region through structured land lease arrangements spanning nearly 25 years, providing stable and predictable income streams for rural families.

–IANS

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