Solar rooftops are key to achieving Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy goals, reducing dependence on conventional energy sources, says General Secretary K. Vijayanand | Photo credit: Representative image
Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, K. Vijayanand, has directed the Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) to ensure timely and effective implementation of the Solar Rooftop Investment Program (SRIP), supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and NABARD, across the state.
Mr. Vijayanand, who chaired a review meeting with DISCOMs and representatives of ADB and NABARD at the Secretariat on Tuesday, said the state government is determined to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar panels to promote clean, affordable and sustainable energy. He noted that solar rooftops are key to achieving Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy goals, reducing dependence on conventional energy sources and empowering consumers through decentralized generation.
Highlighting the government’s focus on the Kuppam constituency, the Chief Secretary said the aim is to make it a 100% solar and a Net Zero constituency. Under the initiative, schools, government offices, agricultural feeders and households will be equipped with rooftop solar systems. A 50/100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is being developed and 4 MW of solar capacity will serve SC and ST households. The government will purchase excess solar power from the beneficiaries at ₹2.09 per unit.
Appreciating the support provided by ADB and NABARD, Mr. Vijayanand urged the DISCOMs to complete the documentation expeditiously to facilitate timely disbursement of funds. ADB officials expressed satisfaction with their partnership with Andhra Pradesh in advancing clean energy initiatives.
The meeting was attended by L. Siva Shankar, CMD, APSPDCL; I. Prudhvi Tej, CMD, APEPDCL; P. Pulla Reddy, CMD, APCPDCL; Vikas Marmat, PD, Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA); Dr. Sujata Gupta, Director (Energy), ADB; Jaimes Kolantharaj, Senior Energy Specialist, ADB; Jigar Bhatt, Senior Project Officer (Energy), ADB; Upendra Bhatt, MD, cKinetics; Shankar N., cKinetics; and other senior officials.
Published – 11 Nov 2025 20:12 IST
