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ACME’s 400 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project Breaks Ground in Andhra Pradesh

The Rs 3,000 crore FDRE venture pairs solar generation with batteries to supply round-the-clock power, with commissioning targeted in 2026.

Overview

  • State officials report the project moved from approvals to active construction in four months.
  • Located in Anantapur, the facility integrates 400 MW of solar capacity with a Battery Energy Storage System under the FDRE model.
  • Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh welcomed the pace of execution and underscored the focus on speed and certainty.
  • Authorities say the project will provide firm renewable output and strengthen grid stability as part of India’s clean energy transition.
  • The Andhra Pradesh government is fast-tracking support through land availability, clearances, transmission access, and a single-desk system to position the state as a renewables hub.