Archive · 21 Nov 2025
APSPDCL Chief Promotes Rooftop Solar in Kuppam
The head of APSPDCL, the power distribution company in Andhra Pradesh, visited Kuppam to check on rooftop solar systems installed for people from lower-income groups.
He talked to the users, who said they were happy with the solar panels.
The CMD wants more people in rural areas to use solar energy to save money on their electricity bills.
He also looked at a big solar plant being built and said they might start using wind power too.
APSPDCL CMD Siva Sankar Lotheti inspected rooftop solar systems in Kuppam
He reviewed ongoing works of a 33/11 KV sub-station and a solar plant at Balla
Consumers expressed satisfaction with their rooftop solar installations
Lotheti encouraged wider awareness of solar energy in rural areas
He inspected a 4.9 MW solar plant under PM-KUSUM scheme
- Who
- APSPDCL CMD Siva Sankar Lotheti
- What
- Inspected rooftop solar systems and reviewed ongoing works in Kuppam
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kuppam, including Abakaladoddi village and Balla
- Why
- To promote solar energy usage and ensure quality power supply
- Total capacity of inspected rooftop solar units
- 2-KW each
- Daily electricity generation per 2-KW unit
- Up to 8 units
- Capacity of inspected solar plant
- 4.9 MW
- Scheme under which the solar plant is being developed
- PM-KUSUM