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Andhra Pradesh Power Sector Aims for Net Zero, Eyes Affordable Energy by 2029

Vijayawada, December 31, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh is making significant strides toward a sustainable energy future, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions while simultaneously pursuing affordability under the Swarna Andhra–2047 vision. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand announced these advancements during the joint inauguration of New Year diaries and calendars for all State power utilities on Wednesday.

Vijayanand highlighted improvements in efficiency, noting a reduction in distribution losses to 9.6% and AP-TRANSCO losses to 2.6%, coupled with impressive system availability exceeding 99.9%. AP-GENCO’s plant performance improvements have also contributed to cost reductions, lowering the average power procurement cost from ₹5.19 to ₹4.90 per unit, delivering immediate savings to consumers.

The state has set ambitious goals to further reduce power procurement costs to ₹4.60 per unit next year and under ₹4 per unit by 2029. A significant commitment to renewable energy is underway, with approvals granted for 88-90 GW of projects, exceeding the initial 76 GW target. These projects encompass solar, wind, hybrids, storage, green hydrogen, and ammonia. Officials emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts between generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy agencies to achieve operational capacity by 2029.

The Chief Secretary also praised the extension of reliable electricity to remote and tribal areas under the PM-JANMAN program and commended utilities for maintaining uninterrupted 24×7 service.

Several key officials from various power corporations were present at the inauguration, including MD of AP-GENCO S. Nagalakshmi; CMD of APSPDCL L. Siva Sankar; JMD of AP-TRANSCO G. Surya Sai Praveen Chand; CMD of APCPDCL P. Pulla Reddy; VC&MD of NREDCAP M. Kamalakar Babu; and Chief Electrical Inspector G. Vijaya Lakshmi.

The state government’s commitment to renewable energy and efficient operations indicates a promising future for Andhra Pradesh’s power sector, aligned with national sustainability goals.

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