Rooftop solar connections in APCPDCL area rise from 6,489 to 50,114 in a year
The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited has completed the installation of 50,114 rooftop solar connections with a total capacity of 180 MW. This marks a significant increase from the 6,489 connections that existed in April 2025. The corporation aims to continue expanding rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme to help meet the state's renewable energy goals.
- ▪The APCPDCL has installed 50,114 rooftop solar connections with a total capacity of 180 MW.
- ▪The number of rooftop solar connections has increased by 43,625 in the last one year.
- ▪The corporation's efforts are part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme to promote rooftop solar energy.
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The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) has completed the installation of 50,114 rooftop solar connections with a total capacity of 180 MW under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, all of them synchronised with the power grid, its Chairman and Managing Director P. Pullareddy has said.Only 6,489 rooftop solar units had been installed up to April 2025, and the central discom has added 43,625 connections in the last one year, taking the total to 50,114. Surge in rooftop Solar across eastern Andhra PradeshMr. Pullareddy said daily review meetings held by officials with empanelled vendors helped resolve issues promptly, ensuring smooth installations and faster execution.He appreciated Director (Projects) T.V.S.N.
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