In a major milestone for Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy ambitions, SAEL Limited has successfully commissioned its 600 MW solar power projects in the state in a record 11 months, underscoring Andhra Pradesh’s growing reputation as one of India’s fastest-executing clean energy destinations.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for HRD, IT & Electronics and RTG, Shri Nara Lokesh, will formally inaugurate the projects, SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar MHP2 — in YSR Kadapa district on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Developed with an investment of nearly ₹3,000 crore, the integrated solar facility spans more than 2,400 acres and represents one of the most strategically significant renewable energy investments in Andhra Pradesh in recent years.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Shri Gottipati Ravi, District In-Charge Minister Smt. S. Savitha, MLA Shri Ch. Adinarayana Reddy, senior district officials, and SAEL leadership including Co-Founder & Director Shri Sukhbir Singh, Executive Director & CEO Shri Laxit Awla, COO – Solar Projects Shri Khalid Nadeem, and President Shri Rocky Gill.
The two 300 MW projects — operated by SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited and SAEL Solar MHP2 Private Limited — achieved commercial operations earlier this year, with MHP1 commissioned on January 30, 2026, and MHP2 on March 13, 2026.
The facility deploys more than 12 lakh advanced TOPCon bifacial solar modules, a majority of which were assembled at SAEL’s manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan, reflecting the company’s integrated manufacturing and execution capabilities.
The clean energy generated from the projects will feed directly into the national grid under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India, further reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a major clean energy supplier to the country.
The projects are expected to avoid nearly 11 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually while also generating significant local economic impact. During construction, more than 1,000 workers were engaged directly and indirectly, with nearly 80% drawn from local communities.
The development has also created long-term economic opportunities for farmers in the region through structured land lease arrangements spanning nearly 25 years, providing stable and predictable income streams for rural families.
The projects were executed under SAEL’s integrated EPC and O&M framework and were supported by close coordination with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and local authorities in areas including land-use facilitation, clearances, and grid interconnection.
The inauguration assumes significance as Andhra Pradesh accelerates implementation of its Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, under which the state aims to attract investments worth ₹10 lakh crore across renewable energy, storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and manufacturing ecosystems by 2029.
During the inauguration, Shri Nara Lokesh is expected to highlight Andhra Pradesh’s broader vision of becoming India’s clean energy engine and a major renewable energy exporter through speed-driven industrial execution and investor-friendly governance.
SAEL Industries, one of India’s leading integrated renewable energy companies, currently has a portfolio of 8,299 MWp of contracted and awarded solar and battery storage capacity across India, along with 3,625 MW of solar module assembly capacity and 164.9 MW of agri waste-to-energy operations.
The company is also expected to explore additional investments in Andhra Pradesh, including agri waste-to-energy projects and future renewable energy expansion opportunities.
