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Andhra Pradesh Approves Major Energy Projects
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved two big energy projects.
The first is the Kamalapadu Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project, which will cost about Rs 7,376.74 crore and produce 950 MW of electricity.
It has three units that can make 238 MW each and two units that can make 118 MW each.
The second project is ACME Group's 400 MW solar power project with battery storage, costing Rs 3,000 crore.
Both projects are important because they will help the state use more clean energy and make sure there is enough electricity when people need it the most.
The government has allowed the projects to start quickly without needing extra approvals.
The solar project is expected to be completed by 2026.
The government is proud of the fast progress and is committed to supporting more renewable energy and green manufacturing projects.
Andhra Pradesh government approved the Kamalapadu Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project with a total capacity of 950 MW.
The Kamalapadu project cost is estimated at Rs 7,376.74 crore, including GST, IDC, financing charges, and escalation costs.
Approval includes clearance of the project’s Detailed Project Report (DPR), waiving the need for separate Techno-Economic Concurrence (TEC) from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
ACME Group's 400 MW solar power project with integrated battery energy storage is making rapid progress, moving from approvals to construction within four months.
The ACME project, costing Rs 3,000 crore, is scheduled for commissioning by 2026 and will enhance grid stability and support India's clean energy transition.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, APGenco, ACME Group
- What
- Approval and rapid progress of Kamalapadu Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project and ACME's 400 MW Solar Project
- Where
- Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- August 2025 (approval), 2026 (commissioning)
- Why
- To enhance grid flexibility, stability, and support renewable energy integration
Key facts
- Project 1 Name
- Kamalapadu Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project
- Project 2 Name
- ACME's 400 MW Solar Project
- Location
- Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
- Project 1 Capacity
- 950 MW
- Project 2 Capacity
- 400 MW
- Project 1 Cost
- Rs 7,376.74 crore
- Project 2 Cost
- Rs 3,000 crore
- Project 1 Components
- Three 238 MW units and two 118 MW units
- Project 2 Components
- Solar generation with battery storage
- Project 1 Approval Date
- August 2025
- Project 2 Commissioning Date
- 2026
- Significance
- Enhances grid flexibility, stability, and supports renewable energy integration
Quotes
Nara Lokesh
Education minister of Andhra Pradesh
“Our goal is to create two million jobs over the next five years, not just as a target but as a commitment to our youth. Every governmental policy is designed to fuel job creation.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Speed matters. Happy to see progress from state government approval to ground action in four months at ACME’s 400mw solar plus battery storage project in Anantapur.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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