AP Targets 160 GW Renewable Energy Capacity
The conference was organised jointly by the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) and Exhibition Catalyst Pvt. Ltd. as part of the three-day Green Energy India Expo.
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has set a target of achieving 160 GW of renewable energy capacity over the next decade under its Green Energy Policy, with the aim of emerging as the Green Energy Capital of India, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) chairman Dr P. Krishnaiah said on Friday.
Addressing the Green India Conference 2026 in Vijayawada, Dr Krishnaiah said the state's renewable energy roadmap presents significant opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in areas such as manufacturing, energy storage, cell fabrication, module assembly and project-related services.
The conference was organised jointly by the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) and Exhibition Catalyst Pvt. Ltd. as part of the three-day Green Energy India Expo.
Dr Krishnaiah emphasised the need to build a skilled workforce for the sector and suggested that AP Chambers collaborate with universities and educational institutions to create awareness among students about emerging opportunities in green energy.
AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao said Andhra Pradesh had already attracted renewable energy investments worth over Rs 5 lakh crore, while commitments for an additional Rs 5 lakh crore had been received from investors.
He welcomed the proposed renewable energy manufacturing hub at Rambilli near Visakhapatnam and called for the establishment of dedicated solar component manufacturing parks in different regions of the state.
Bhaskara Rao said policy and operational challenges must be addressed to help achieve the state's renewable energy target.
AP Chambers executive vice-president B. Rajasekhar outlined the organisation's initiatives to promote industrial growth and accelerate renewable energy development in Andhra Pradesh.
Conference sessions focused on investment opportunities, policy reforms, financing, grid infrastructure, manufacturing prospects, emerging technologies and employment generation in the renewable energy sector.
The sessions were coordinated by B. Phani Chandra, board member and vice-chairman of the AP Chambers energy committee, and P. Koti Rao, chairman of the energy committee.
