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Andhra Pradesh Targets Renewable Energy Leadership With Suzlon Projects
Andhra Pradesh wants to become a leading state for renewable energy.
Renewable energy comes from sources such as wind and sunlight.
The state has started new Suzlon wind-power projects at Huliker.
These projects could add 1,325 megawatts of clean electricity.
They are expected to bring about ₹10,000 crore in investment.
They may also create more than 4,000 jobs.
The government and Suzlon plan to train 12,000 young people for green-energy work.
One-fourth of the training places will be reserved for women.
The state also hopes to use clean power for data centres and to make fuels such as green hydrogen and green ammonia.
Andhra Pradesh laid the foundation stone for Suzlon wind projects at Huliker in Anantapur district.
The projects are expected to add 1,325 MW of renewable energy capacity through an investment of about ₹10,000 crore.
More than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs are projected from the new projects.
Suzlon has 1,600 MW installed and another 2,700 MW under construction in Andhra Pradesh.
The state plans to train 12,000 youths for green-energy jobs, reserving 25% of places for women.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, the Andhra Pradesh government and Suzlon are leading the initiative.
- What
- Foundation stones were laid for Suzlon wind-energy projects expected to add 1,325 MW of renewable-energy capacity.
- Where
- Huliker in Kanekal mandal of the Rayadurg constituency, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The foundation stone was laid on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a date.
- Why
- The state aims to expand renewable energy, attract investment, create jobs and support future data-centre and green-fuel industries.
Key facts
- Planned capacity
- 1,325 MW of renewable energy
- Planned investment
- About ₹10,000 crore
- Expected employment
- More than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs
- Suzlon installed capacity
- 1,600 MW in Andhra Pradesh
- Capacity under construction
- 2,700 MW in Andhra Pradesh
- Training programme
- 12,000 youths, with 25% of opportunities reserved for women
- State renewable-energy target
- 175 GW
Quotes
Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister
“Our ultimate goal is to transform AP into a ‘Saudi Arabia of clean energy’ by converting renewable power into green hydrogen and green ammonia and exporting these to the world”
deccanchronicle.com
“If the government, industry and youth work together, we can create wonders”
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