Global Infrastructure SherpaAndhra Pradesh government signs PPAs for 7 GW of solar power from Rajasthan projects
Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs signed long-term PPAs for 7 GW of solar power, sourcing generation from projects in Rajasthan. This inter-state procurement leverages India's "One.
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- 7 GW solar power capacity
- INR 2.99 per kWh fixed tariff
- Inter-state procurement: Rajasthan projects for Andhra Pradesh
- Agreements signed in 2021, announced March 2026
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Communist Party of India (CPI) has demanded cancellation of solar PPAs. Quote: "Communist Party of India (CPI) ... has demanded cancellation of solar PPAs". CPI compared this tariff with Gujarat where solar power procurement occurred at INR 2.49 per kWh. Quote: "CPI compared this tariff with Gujarat where solar power procurement occurred at INR 2.49 per kWh.". The difference of about 55 paise per kWh could impose an additional burden of nearly INR 1.1 lakh crore during the 25-year agreement period. Quote: "The difference of about 55 paise per kWh could impose an additional burden of nearly INR 1.1 lakh crore during the 25-year agreement period.". Ramakrishna urged Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to review the agreements and reconsider the procurement terms. Quote: "Ramakrishna urged Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to review the agreements and reconsider the procurement terms.". He also cited a case in Punjab where the State Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected a proposal to procure 2.2 GW of solar power from other states due to higher costs. Quote: "He also cited a case in Punjab where the State Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected a proposal to procure 2.2 GW of solar power from other states due to higher costs."
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