After laying the foundation stone, Lokesh called the plant as a bridge between our dreams and future generations.
Published May 16, 2025 | 4:18 PM ⚊ Updated May 16, 2025 | 4:18 PM
Lokesh lays foundation stone Renew Power Integrated Clean Energy Project. (X)
Synopsis: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh laid the foundation for a ₹22,000 crore Integrated Renewable Energy Complex by Renew Power in Anantapur, set to deliver 4.8 GW of hybrid energy. The project, India’s largest of its kind, aims to create 10,000 jobs. Lokesh called it a milestone for India’s clean energy future, backed by AP’s ambitious 72 GW target by 2029.
Marking a major step in India’s clean energy revolution, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh on Friday, 16 May, laid the foundation stone for a massive ₹22,000 crore Integrated Renewable Energy Complex by Renew Power at Bethapalli village in Guntakal in Anantapur district.
The project, hailed as India’s largest integrated renewable energy facility, is set to deliver 4.8 GW of hybrid energy capacity, blending solar, wind, and battery storage systems.
It is being developed in two phases:
The entire project is estimated to throw up 10,000 jobs.
After laying the foundation stone, Lokesh called the plant as a bridge between our dreams and future generations.
“This is not just a plant for Andhra Pradesh but it is for India’s clean energy future. This is not merely an industry—it’s a movement, a bold step forward, and a bridge connecting our dreams to the future generations.”
He emphasized that the project will energize not just power grids, but also the aspirations of Andhra Pradesh’s youth: “It lights the path for tomorrow—not with fossil fuels, but with the energy of hope and responsibility. With sun above and clean air around, why look for life on other planets when we can protect this one?”
He credited the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the government’s Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, launched in October 2024, for enabling the revival of mega green energy investments in the state: “This project reflects our governance strength and Renew’s trust. We are not just participating in India’s green energy growth—we are leading it.”
He reiterated the state’s ambitious target of 72 GW of renewable energy by 2029, describing it as both a necessity and a vision being steadily realized. “In just eight months, we have attracted major clean energy players. These are not promises; these are firm steps forward.”
Renew Power was previously among the top renewable energy investors in the state before 2019. Their return to Andhra Pradesh signals renewed investor confidence under the new administration.
“This comeback of Renew Power after six years shows that strong leadership and policy make all the difference,” Lokesh said adding: “We are rewriting Andhra Pradesh’s clean energy roadmap.”
Renew Power’s Chairman and CEO Sumant Sinha, also present at the event, described the project as a landmark in India’s renewable energy growth: “We’re fully committed to partnering with Andhra Pradesh’s progressive vision under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. This project will support the national target of 500 GW of clean energy by 2030 and position Andhra Pradesh as a clean energy leader.”
The Renew project joins a string of major energy MoUs signed by Andhra Pradesh since 2024.
They include:
(Edited by Sumavarsha)
