Rooftop solar on 36,963 buildings in APSPDCL area, generating 128 MW
The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited has expanded its rooftop solar network to nearly 37,000 buildings. The company is also streamlining its billing and payment processes to improve consumer service.
Why it matters
The initiative demonstrates a shift toward renewable energy adoption and improved digital governance in regional utility management.
Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) is keen on meeting its targets both for the installation of rooftop solar systems and for the settlement of bills.
The company, which supplies power to Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, Kurnool, Nandyal and Nellore districts, has built a rooftop solar network across 36,963 buildings, with a combined generation capacity of 128 MW.
Based on electricity consumption and surplus power generation, ₹83.88 lakh was credited directly into consumers’ bank accounts towards surplus energy bills in June this year, and ₹68.40 lakh has been marked for credit in July.
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