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Andhra Pradesh sets record with 1,162.8 MW feeder‑level solarisation
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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The state of Andhra Pradesh has achieved a new milestone by solarising 1,162.8 MW of electricity at the feeder level, the highest ever recorded in India.
Andhra Pradesh's power department announced that 1,162.8 megawatts of electricity have been solarised at the feeder level, marking a first for any Indian state. The initiative links rooftop and ground‑mounted solar installations directly to local distribution feeders, reducing transmission losses and curbing dependence on conventional coal plants.
The solarisation drive is part of the state government's broader renewable‑energy push, which aims to meet its 2030 clean‑energy targets. Officials said the newly integrated capacity will supply power to millions of households across the state, enhancing grid stability and lowering consumer tariffs.
Industry analysts view the achievement as a benchmark for other states, highlighting the scalability of feeder‑level solar integration. The project was funded through a mix of central subsidies, state allocations, and private‑sector investments, underscoring a collaborative approach to India's energy transition.
The power department plans to expand the programme further, targeting an additional 500 MW of feeder‑level solarisation by the end of 2025. Continuous monitoring will ensure that the added capacity operates efficiently and contributes to the state's carbon‑reduction goals.
The solarisation drive is part of the state government's broader renewable‑energy push, which aims to meet its 2030 clean‑energy targets. Officials said the newly integrated capacity will supply power to millions of households across the state, enhancing grid stability and lowering consumer tariffs.
Industry analysts view the achievement as a benchmark for other states, highlighting the scalability of feeder‑level solar integration. The project was funded through a mix of central subsidies, state allocations, and private‑sector investments, underscoring a collaborative approach to India's energy transition.
The power department plans to expand the programme further, targeting an additional 500 MW of feeder‑level solarisation by the end of 2025. Continuous monitoring will ensure that the added capacity operates efficiently and contributes to the state's carbon‑reduction goals.