Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Plans ₹6,000 Crore Transmission Network Upgrade
Andhra Pradesh is upgrading its electricity network so people can receive steadier power.
The state is spending about ₹6,000 crore on transmission projects.
It is building substations that help move electricity to homes and businesses.
Five substations in the former Prakasam district should be ready in four to five months.
Officials are also working to produce or buy enough electricity when demand is high.
Renewable energy and batteries may help during the busiest hours.
The state wants to provide 20 lakh rooftop-solar connections through PM Surya Ghar.
Officials also want to move power lines that are blocking planned Smart City work in Ongole.
Andhra Pradesh is taking up power-transmission works worth about ₹6,000 crore across the state.
Five substations in the erstwhile Prakasam district are expected to be commissioned within four to five months.
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated a ₹3.40-crore APTRANSCO Superintending Engineer’s office in Ongole.
The government plans to address rising demand through stronger generation, open-market purchases, renewable energy and battery storage.
Andhra Pradesh is targeting 20 lakh PM Surya Ghar connections, with about five lakh already provided.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, APTRANSCO officials and local elected representatives.
- What
- The state is strengthening its power-transmission network through new substations, generation measures and related infrastructure work.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday; five substations are expected to be commissioned within four to five months.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including Ongole and the erstwhile Prakasam district.
- Why
- To provide uninterrupted, quality electricity and meet rising power demand, including demand attributed to the El Nino effect.
- Transmission investment
- About ₹6,000 crore in works across Andhra Pradesh
- New office
- APTRANSCO Superintending Engineer’s office in Ongole, built at ₹3.40 crore
- Substations
- Five under construction in the erstwhile Prakasam district
- Completion timeline
- Five substations expected to be commissioned within four to five months
- Solar connections target
- 20 lakh connections under PM Surya Ghar
- Solar connections provided
- Around five lakh connections
- Demand measures
- Generation expansion, competitive open-market purchases, renewable energy and battery storage