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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Kuppam set to become fully solar-powered under new green energy push
Tirupati: As part of promoting green energy, the Andhra Pradesh government has completed a pilot solar power project in Nadimur village of Kuppam constituency, represented by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Following its success, plans are underway to expand the initiative across the entire constituency, covering households, agricultural connections, and government buildings. The pilot, launched on January 6, 2025, was implemented under the Central government's PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana scheme in collaboration with APSPDCL and Kuppam RESCO. As part of the project, rooftop solar panels were installed on 100 houses in Nadimuru. Officials estimate that the village is now generating around 15,000 units of electricity, with excess power being fed back into the grid through bi-directional meters. Building on this model, authorities are now extending the solar service to 7,489 identified SC/ST connections across the constituency, for which tenders have already been invited. These beneficiaries will receive connections free of cost. In addition, solarisation of 34,000 agricultural service connections falling under 126 rural feeders is also in progress. The initiative also covers around 43,000 service connections belonging to BC, OBC, and OC categories. The government has announced subsidies of Rs 30,000 for 1 KW systems, Rs 60,000 for 2 KW, and RS 78,000 for 3 KW rooftop solar panels. For the remaining cost, financial assistance will be provided through the Velugu project and bank loans. For instance, the consumer contribution of Rs 40,000 for a 1 KW system can be split into Rs 20,000 from a bank loan and Rs 20,000 from women's self-help group loans. The system uses two-way meters to measure both consumption and excess generation. Any unused power is transferred back to the RESCO, and the consumer receives billing credits accordingly. A 1 KW system is expected to generate about 120 units of electricity per month, which could reduce a typical electricity bill from RS 1,000 to Rs 338, resulting in annual savings of approximately Rs 8,000. To facilitate the expansion, the government has begun collecting consent forms from households in all four mandals of Kuppam. Each mandal is targeting 600 homes in the initial phase. The consent process is being supported by 5,661 women self-help groups under the Velugu programme, involving over 56,000 members. Village Organisation leaders and community coordinators are creating awareness and encouraging residents to adopt solar power. Officials noted that while the high upfront cost of rooftop systems has made some households hesitant, the combination of subsidies and financing options is expected to improve participation. The project aims to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources while offering long-term savings for residents. Authorities said they are working to implement the Chief Minister's vision of making Kuppam a fully solar-powered constituency.
The Hindu
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Smart meters won't burden consumers: APSPDCL
The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) has clarified that the installation of smart meters will not lead to any additional burden on power consumers. Dispelling widespread misconceptions around the meters, which is being discussed widely, Chairman and Managing Director K. Santhosha Rao said that the smart meters installation is part of the union Government's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) which is being implemented across all States. Mr. Rao said: 'The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) had approved the proposals for installing smart meters in the State in February 2021. The smart meters are currently being installed for government and commercial services within the APSPDCL, and for household consumers with high power consumption.' He emphasised that consumers need not pay any fee at the time of installation of smart meters and there would be no along added to the monthly electricity bills. Highlighting the benefits while introducing the 'Smart Meter Consumer App', Mr. Rao said that the app allows consumers to monitor their electricity consumption in real time, getting a chance to regulate usage and bring down their usage charges, apart from receiving regular alerts. He suggested that consumers with queries or concerns can clear their doubts by contacting the APSPDCL toll-free number 1912. for clarification
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers
Tirupati: APSPDCL Chairman & Managing Director K Santhosha Rao asked the officers and staff to perform their duties with the aim of supplying uninterrupted power to the consumers. APSPDCL CMD K Santhosha Rao held a review meeting with the DISCOM officials at the corporate office here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the officers and staff should be in the headquarters and provide better services to the consumers. He said that maximum number of feeder trippings were recorded in Anantapur circle and the minimum in Kurnool circle from April-2025 to June-2025. The concerned officials should review continuously on feeder trippings and are advised to take steps to prevent them completely. He said that there was a need to create widespread awareness among the consumers about the PM Suryagarh scheme in the company. The benefits of the PM Suryagarh scheme should be explained to the consumers in a comprehensive manner and the usage of solar power should be encouraged. Similarly, the officials were instructed to expedite the sanction of agricultural electricity services to the farmers. If damaged electricity poles are found in the fields, they should be replaced immediately and loose lines should be repaired. He instructed to undertake maintenance work of substations and lines in the company regularly. Further, he directed the officials to take necessary steps to reduce line losses. He also warned that pending work orders should be closed immediately and strict action would be taken against the officials who did not close the work orders. He asked the officials to take necessary steps to reduce transformer failures. He ordered that if transformers get repaired anywhere in the field, they should be replaced immediately. He warned that action would be taken against the concerned officials and staff if there are many transformer failures. Similarly, he advised that priority should be given to the survival of the company by collecting the electricity bill dues that have been pending for a long. Consumers can bring power outages and problems to the attention of the officials through toll-free number: 1912 or 1800 425 155333, Chatbot, WhatsApp chat on 91333 31912 for resolving. HRD K Guravaiah, Director/Projects P Ayub Khan, J Ramana Devi, Vara Kumar, Dharmagnani, Janakiram, K Adiseshaiah and Shobha Valentina were present.
The Print
09-07-2025
- General
- The Print
Andhra Chief Secretary directs officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply during monsoon
'All the staff, from CMDs (chairman and managing director) to linemen must stay alert during the monsoon to ensure uninterrupted electricity and safety,' an official statement quoted Vijayanand as saying. Reviewing the power supply scenario under the jurisdictions of Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL), Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL), and Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO), he emphasised the importance of prompt response to power disruptions. Amaravati, Jul 8 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Tuesday directed officials of power utilities in the state to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the monsoon. He instructed the electricity staff deployed at ward and village secretariats to attend secretariat duties only during pension disbursement days and ensure field-level service delivery during the remaining days. On solar power, he asked the state power distribution companies to finalise the standard operating procedures and expedite pending works under the Central government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) and PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-Surya Ghar). APEPDCL CMD I Prudvi Tej informed the chief secretary that 99,346 applications were registered under the PM-Surya Ghar scheme for 51,453 kilowatt capacity and 220.30 megawatt tenders were finalised under PM-KUSUM. APSPDCL CMD K Santosha Rao informed Vijayanand that over 6 lakh applications have been registered under the PM-Surya Ghar scheme, with 7,461 projects commissioned, totalling 27.17 megawatt of installed capacity and 610 megawatt tenders were issued under PM-KUSUM for agricultural pumps. PTI MS STH SKY RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Hans India
Arrangements at brisk pace for Rottela Pandaga
Nellore: A 14-member temporary festival committee was established to see the arrangements for the 5-day Rottela Pandaga, while Ministers P Narayana and Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and district Collector O Anand have been conducting review meetings with the officials of all departments for the last one week. The event will be held July 6 to 10 at Bara Shaheed Dargah in the city. The officials are expecting more than five lakh devotees from all over the country and also from abroad to visit place. Collector O Anand has ordered the officials not to go on leave till conclusion of the event, i.e., till July 10. He directed irrigation department officials to ensure maintenance of enough water in Nellore Tank located in the premises of Bara Shaheed Dargah. SP G Krishnakanth issued orders regarding traffic regulations, parking places for vehicles coming from other districts and States to avoid traffic congestion. Police department proposed to install around 2,000 CCTV cameras in the surrounding areas of the Dargah and several number of police outposts to avoid any untoward incidents. Municipal administration will deploy 2,000 sanitary workers to clean garbage, while medical and health department is organising camps with ambulance facility. On Thursday, SP Krishnakanth, Municipal Commissioner YO Nandan, APSPDCL SE Vijayan and other officials visited the Dargah to check the ongoing arrangements. Commissioner Nandan said the administration will ensure provision of infrastructure facilities like drinking water supply, setting up of temporary toilets, maintaining proper sanitation etc in Dargah premises.
