Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Accelerates PM-KUSUM Feeder-Level Solarisation Projects Statewide
Andhra Pradesh is building many solar power plants for farms.
The projects are part of a national scheme called PM-KUSUM.
In total, the state plans to use 1,162.8 megawatts of solar capacity across 228 plants.
The electricity will help provide farmers with reliable power during the daytime.
Officials want another 109.7 megawatts to be ready in September and October.
Land has already been acquired for all the planned plants.
One 3-megawatt plant in Palnadu began operating on August 27.
Officials are asking companies to finish the remaining work on time so the state can receive financial support and increase clean-energy use.
Andhra Pradesh is developing 1,162.8 MW of feeder-level solarisation capacity through 228 plants under Component-C of PM-KUSUM.
The state plans to commission 109.7 MW during September and October to improve daytime power supply for agricultural feeders.
Land acquisition has been completed for all 228 plants, officials said.
A 3 MW plant at the 33 kV NN Tandra sub-station in Palnadu circle was commissioned on August 27.
Timely completion could help Andhra Pradesh secure Central financial assistance and strengthen its clean-energy transition.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh energy officials, state power distribution companies, KRECS, NREDCAP and project developers.
- What
- The state is implementing 1,162.8 MW of feeder-level solarisation through 228 plants under Component-C of PM-KUSUM.
- When
- A 3 MW plant was commissioned on August 27; another 109.7 MW is targeted for commissioning in September and October.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including a 33 kV NN Tandra sub-station in the Palnadu circle.
- Why
- To strengthen renewable generation, provide reliable daytime power to agricultural feeders and secure Central financial assistance.
- Scheme
- Component-C of the PM-KUSUM scheme
- Total capacity
- 1,162.8 MW
- Number of plants
- 228 solar power plants
- Near-term target
- 109.7 MW during September and October
- Commissioned project
- 3 MW at the 33 kV NN Tandra sub-station in Palnadu circle
- Largest implementation share
- APSPDCL and KRECS together account for 146 plants totaling 751 MW
- Land acquisition
- Completed for all 228 plants