Nara Lokesh Inaugurates 600 MW Solar Projects in Kadapa

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday inaugurated SAEL Limited's 600 MW solar power projects here in Kadapa district, marking one of the state's major renewable energy milestones. 

The projects SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2 were completed in a record 11 months with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore. "The commissioning of these projects reflects Andhra Pradesh's commitment to fast-paced industrial growth and clean energy expansion," Lokesh said.

Spread across more than 2,400 acres, the integrated solar facility is expected to reinforce Andhra Pradesh's standing as an emerging destination for



renewable energy investments. 

The two 300 MW projects, operated by SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited and SAEL Solar MHP2 Private Limited, achieved commercial operations earlier this year. MHP1 commenced operations on January 30 and MHP2 on March 13.

The two 300 MW projects, operated by SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited and SAEL Solar MHP2 Private Limited, achieved commercial operations earlier this year. MHP1 commenced operations on January 30 and MHP2 on March 13. The projects utilise over 12 lakh TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) bifacial solar modules, with a majority assembled at SAEL's facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan.