Andhra Pradesh Accelerates Clean Energy Goals with Massive 600 MW Rayalaseema Solar Project

 ANDHRA PRADESH: Andhra Pradesh has marked a major milestone in its clean energy journey with the commissioning of SAEL Industries’ 600 MW AC solar power projects in the Rayalaseema region. Built with an investment of approximately ₹3,000 crore, the project stands out as one of the first large-scale renewable energy installations completed under the state’s progressive Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024.

Remarkably, the entire infrastructure was executed in a record 11 months, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s emerging reputation for speed-driven industrial execution and investor-friendly governance.

High-Profile Inauguration:
The flagship facilities were officially inaugurated by Nara Lokesh, Cabinet Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Real Time Governance, and HRD, alongside Gottipati Ravi Kumar, the state’s Minister for Energy.

Spanning nearly 2,400 acres in the Kurnool district, the mega-development comprises two identical 300 MW AC solar facilities developed by SAEL subsidiaries: SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited and SAEL Solar MHP2 Private Limited. The generated power will feed directly into the national grid under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

Leadership Vision: Driving a ₹10 Lakh Crore Ambition:
In a message celebrating the launch, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the state’s macroeconomic vision:

“SAEL’s 600 MW solar project reflects the speed, confidence, and execution capability of our state. Our government is committed to positioning Andhra Pradesh as India’s clean energy capital, with a target of attracting ₹10 lakh crore in green energy investments over the coming years.”

Minister Nara Lokesh echoed this sentiment during the ceremony, emphasizing that the state is rapidly morphing into a national hub for green manufacturing, storage technologies, and future-ready industrial ecosystems. “We are not just laying foundation stones—we are ensuring projects are commissioned at speed and scale,” Lokesh noted, adding that this clean energy will power upcoming data centers and heavy manufacturing clusters.

High-Tech and High Impact:
Beyond its scale, the project stands out for its environmental footprint and technological sophistication:

Carbon Offset: The facilities are projected to mitigate nearly 11 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Advanced Tech: The fields deploy more than 12 lakh cutting-edge TOPCon bifacial solar modules (which absorb sunlight from both sides).

Domestic Supply Chain: The majority of these high-tech modules were assembled locally at SAEL’s own manufacturing plants in Punjab and Rajasthan.

Investor Confidence Soars:
SAEL Industries’ leadership credited the proactive, red-tape-free facilitation by the state government for meeting the tight deadline. Laxit Awla, CEO & Executive Director of SAEL Industries Ltd., stated that the accelerated timeline stands as a testament to the seamless coordination between corporate execution strength and state policy support.

With an active and pipeline portfolio exceeding 8.2 GWp across India including an upcoming 5 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing unit in Greater Noida SAEL’s massive footprint in Kurnool cements its position as a heavyweight in India’s energy transition.