AP Ranks Second in Renewable Power Procurement Target

The Union Power Ministry aimed for 21.18 percent renewable power procurement by 2021-22. AP recently exceeded this target. NREDCAP Vice Chairman, MD Ramana Reddy, mentioned that Karnataka leads with 41.3 percent, while AP follows closely behind in second place with 28.5 percent.

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MD Ramana Reddy stated that the renewable energy export policy implemented by the state government in 2020 has become a model for the country. He mentioned that the state leads the nation with 37 percent in pumped storage projects. Currently, there are 8 projects with a capacity of 4,745.60 MW operational in the country, while 4 projects with a capacity of 3,260 MW are under construction.