Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for ReNew Energy Global’s solar manufacturing plant at Rambilli in Anakapalli district today. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the company is establishing a 6.5 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility with an investment of 5,400 crore rupees. He said Anakapalli district is rapidly emerging as a major destination for industrial investments and development. He noted that ArcelorMittal Nippon India had also recently launched its proposed steel plant project in the district.

 

The Chief Minister said ReNew’s project would strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s expanding renewable energy manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. He added that the government is attracting large-scale investments in power generation and renewable energy infrastructure across the state. Mr Naidu said Andhra Pradesh aims to achieve 160 GW green energy generation capacity in the coming years and has already attracted renewable energy investments worth 5.95 lakh crore rupees. He said proposals and agreements for nearly 90 GW projects are already under preparation, while NTPC Green Energy is planning investments worth 1.85 lakh crore rupees in the state.

 

Highlighting green mobility initiatives, Mr Naidu said APSRTC would introduce 1,050 electric buses, and the government would establish 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations across Andhra Pradesh. He added that while Anantapur and Kurnool districts already produce significant solar and wind energy, Rambilli would soon emerge as a major manufacturing hub for solar equipment production.