Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh Aims to Boost Solar Energy Capacity
The state of Andhra Pradesh is working hard to get more energy from the sun!
They want to make a lot more solar power.
Right now, they have some solar power, but they want to make much, much more.
The government is setting up solar panels on schools and government buildings.
They're even giving free solar panels to some people to help them save money on their electricity bills.
The minister in charge said that they've introduced a new plan to help reach their goals.
The government is asking banks for help.
They are planning to put solar panels on public buildings, and the goal is to make a lot more solar power in the coming years.
Andhra Pradesh's current solar power generation capacity is 5,006.35 MW.
The state government introduced the AP Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024.
Rooftop solar systems with 2,138 KW capacity have been installed in schools and hostels.
Tenders have been invited for grid-connected rooftop solar systems in 415 schools.
Free rooftop solar systems will be provided to eligible SC and ST households.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gotti Pati Ravi Kumar and the state government
- What
- The government is working to increase the state's solar power capacity
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To boost renewable energy and increase solar capacity.
YSRCP Government
Current Government
Power Sector Management
YSRCP Government
Accused of destroying the power sector with reckless decisions.
Current Government
Criticizing the previous government's actions in the power sector and working on improving renewable energy.
- Current Solar Capacity
- 5,006.35 MW
- Target Solar Capacity
- 78.50 GW
- Policy Introduced
- AP Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024
- Rooftop Solar in Schools
- 2,138 KW installed in model schools and KGBV hostels
- PM SHRI Scheme
- Tenders for 415 schools, 3,550 KW production target
- Free Solar for SC/ST
- Eligible households to receive free systems