ReNew Power to Build India’s Largest RE Complex in Andhra Pradesh

In a major push to India’s renewable energy ambitions, ReNew Power has announced the setting up of the country’s largest single-site Renewable Energy (RE) complex at Bethapalle village in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. With a planned investment of ₹22,000 crore, the mega project will be inaugurated on May 16, 2025, and will be a milestone in strengthening India’s clean energy infrastructure.

Why in News?

ReNew Power’s investment marks a significant development in India’s renewable energy landscape, especially in Andhra Pradesh, where investor confidence has been rejuvenated under the new NDA-led government. This project also highlights the implementation of Andhra Pradesh’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy (ICEP), introduced in October 2024.

Key Project Details

• Location: Bethapalle village, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
• Total Investment: ₹22,000 crore
• Project Type: Single-site renewable energy complex
• Inauguration Date: May 16, 2025
• Attending Dignitary: Andhra Pradesh IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

Phase-I Capacity and Components

• Solar Power: 587 MW
• Wind Power: 250 MW
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): 415 MWh
• Phase-I Cost: ₹7,000 crore

Planned Cumulative Capacity

• Solar: 1,800 MW (peak)
• Wind: 1 GW
• BESS: 2,000 MWh

Significance & Objectives

• Aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s 72 GW renewable energy target by 2029
• Demonstrates revival of investor confidence post policy reforms
• Reflects India’s broader push towards clean and sustainable energy
• Aims to create jobs and support grid resilience through BESS

Background

• ReNew Power was once the largest RE investor in AP (2019) with 777 MW.
• Expansion paused after PPA cancellations by previous government.
• Re-entry supported by NDA policies and Nara Lokesh’s engagement at WEF Davos 2024.

Other Recent Major RE Investments in Andhra Pradesh

• Tata Power: ₹49,000 crore (7,000 MW)
• NTPC: ₹1.86 lakh crore (green hydrogen)
• Vedanta’s Serentica: ₹50,000 crore (10,000 MW)
• Brookfield: ₹50,000 crore (8,000 MW)
• SAEL: ₹6,000 crore (1,200 MW)