Andhra Minister Lokesh to inaugurate 600 MW solar projects in Kadapa on May 22
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh is set to inaugurate two significant solar power projects in Kadapa on May 22. The 600 MW solar projects, developed by SAEL Limited, represent a major investment in renewable energy for the state. These projects are expected to enhance local economic activity and contribute to Andhra Pradesh's clean energy goals.
- ▪The solar projects were commissioned in a record 11 months with an investment of nearly ₹3,000 crore.
- ▪The facility spans over 2,400 acres and is expected to avoid nearly 11 lakh tonne of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
- ▪Over 1,000 workers were engaged during the construction phase, with 80 percent drawn from local communities.
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Andhra Minister Lokesh to inaugurate 600 MW solar projects in Kadapa on May 22Andhra Minister Lokesh to inaugurate 600 MW solar projects in Kadapa on May 22Published on: May 21, 2026 12:00 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh is scheduled to inaugurate SAEL Limited's 600 MW solar power projects in Kadapa district on Friday, marking one of the state's largest renewable energy developments.Andhra Minister Lokesh to inaugurate 600 MW solar projects in Kadapa on May 22The minister said that the projects, SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2 have been commissioned in a record 11 months with an investment of nearly ₹3,000 crore."Lokesh is scheduled to inaugurate SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2 in Kadapa district tomorrow," an official release said.The…
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