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Addressing a evaluate assembly on the ability sector, Mr. Ravi Kumar famous that whereas thermal era by AP-Genco improved by practically 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 mentioned the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) works on the 800-MW models of Narla Tatarao and Rayalaseema Thermal Power Stations have been progressing as per schedule and have been focused for completion by the year-end.
Mr. Ravi Kumar underscored the significance of renovating and modernising ageing thermal models alongside including new capability.
On hydropower era, he mentioned 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) tasks, have been transferring forward at a brisk tempo.
The Minister emphasised the federal government’s dedication to making sure dependable energy provide, scaling up renewable power, and strengthening infrastructure to satisfy future demand. He directed AP-Genco and APPDCL to take care of ample coal shares, improve coordination with suppliers, expedite railway connectivity, and undertake environment friendly coal dealing with methods.
AP-Genco MD Okay.V.N. Chakradhar Babu, Directors M. Sujay Kumar, P. Ashok Kumar Reddy and V. Usha, APPDCL Director Srinivasa Rao, and different senior officers have been current.
The Minister appreciated Mr. Chakradhar Babu and his staff for attaining a era of over 1,000 MU on September 2, which, he mentioned, not solely surpassed the annual goal for 2025–26 but additionally marked a milestone in twenty years.
Published – September 03, 2025 12:48 pm IST
