Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Tuesday (September 2, 2025) stated Andhra Pradesh was poised for a serious leap in the power sector, with AP-Genco and AP Power Development Corporation Limited (APPDCL) recording a technology of over 16,000 Million Units (MU) of coal-fired power in April-August 2025, marking a 20.30% growth over the corresponding interval final yr.
Addressing a evaluation assembly on the power sector, Mr. Ravi Kumar famous that whereas thermal technology by AP-Genco improved by almost 20.30%, renewable power output (hydel and photo voltaic mixed) rose from 1,652 MU in April-August 2024 to 2,270 MU in the identical interval of 2025.
He stated the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) works on the 800-MW items of Narla Tatarao and Rayalaseema Thermal Power Stations had been progressing as per schedule and had been focused for completion by the year-end.
Mr. Ravi Kumar underscored the significance of renovating and modernising ageing thermal items alongside including new capability.
On hydropower technology, he stated the Polavaram Hydro Electric Project (12×80 MW), in addition to preliminary works on the Lower Sileru (2×115 MW) and Upper Sileru Pumped Storage (9×150 MW) initiatives, had been shifting forward at a brisk tempo.
The Minister emphasised the federal government’s dedication to making sure dependable power provide, scaling up renewable power, and strengthening infrastructure to satisfy future demand. He directed AP-Genco and APPDCL to take care of enough coal shares, improve coordination with suppliers, expedite railway connectivity, and undertake environment friendly coal dealing with techniques.
AP-Genco MD Ok.V.N. Chakradhar Babu, Directors M. Sujay Kumar, P. Ashok Kumar Reddy and V. Usha, APPDCL Director Srinivasa Rao, and different senior officers had been current.
The Minister appreciated Mr. Chakradhar Babu and his staff for attaining a technology of over 1,000 MU on September 2, which, he stated, not solely surpassed the annual goal for 2025–26 but in addition marked a milestone in twenty years.
