Surge in rooftop Solar across eastern Andhra Pradesh
Rooftop solar installations in eastern Andhra Pradesh have reached over 475 MW, driven by government subsidies and increased public awareness. Officials are promoting the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to further encourage adoption among domestic consumers.
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The rapid expansion of decentralized solar energy is crucial for meeting India's renewable energy targets and reducing household electricity costs.
Rooftop solar capacity is expanding rapidly across the eastern districts of Andhra Pradesh, with total installations crossing 475.33 megawatts (MW) across 88,561 consumers by June 30, according to APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Immadi Prudhvi Tej.
Releasing performance statistics highlighting the utility’s growth over the past four financial years, Mr. Prudhvi Tej noted that APEPDCL had registered consistent and remarkable progress.
Grid-synchronised solar rooftop installations expanded significantly from humble beginnings in 2012–13 to reach a cumulative 385.05 MWp across 64,889 systems by 2025–26. In the present fiscal, up to June 30, it was 90.28 MWp.
“I attribute this surge to growing public awareness regarding renewable energy and rising confidence in central and State government incentive schemes” the CMD said.
Mr. Prudhvi Tej emphasised that the APEPDCL is ensuring swift and transparent technical assistance, grid integration, and net metering processes for consumers adopting rooftop solar.
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