AP Govt, NITI Aayog & ISEG Ink MoU for Energy Transition Roadmap

Current Context: On June 6, 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Government, NITI Aayog, and the ISEG Education Foundation signed an MoU to implement the State Energy Transition Roadmap.

• The initiative aims to increase renewable energy capacity, promote clean energy investments, and position Andhra Pradesh as a leader in India’s green energy transition.

Key Highlights

• Renewable Energy Expansion: Targets 78.50 GW solar, 35 GW wind, 22 GW pumped storage, and 25 GW battery storage by 2029.
• Green Hydrogen & Biofuels: Plans include 1.50 MMTPA green hydrogen production, 1,500 KLPD ethanol, and 10,000 TPD bio-CNG/CBG.
• EV Infrastructure: Establishment of 5,000 EV charging stations to support electric mobility adoption.
• Economic Growth: Andhra Pradesh has already attracted ₹5.78 lakh crore investments, enabling 57.7 GW of clean energy generation.
• Government Vision: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for citizens to become both producers and consumers of electricity, reducing distribution losses and transportation costs.

Question:

Q.1 What is the targeted solar energy capacity under the Andhra Pradesh Energy Transition Roadmap by 2029?
a) 50 GW
b) 60 GW
c) 78.50 GW
d) 85 GW

Answer: c) The roadmap sets an ambitious target of 78.50 GW of solar energy capacity by 2029 to enhance the state's renewable energy base.