The Andhra Pradesh renewable energy capacity addition of nearly 3.9 GW represents almost a fourfold increase over the 1,085.15 MW added in 2024-25, highlighting the state’s accelerating clean energy transition. The data was presented in response to an Unstarred Question raised by Dr. M.K. Vishnu Prasad, Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu.
Andhra Pradesh added 3,865.63 MW of renewable energy capacity during 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the state’s renewable energy growth, according to data tabled by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the Lok Sabha.
Andhra Pradesh renewable energy capacity records remarkable growth
According to an official release here, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy destinations in the country, with renewable energy capacity addition witnessing an unprecedented surge under the present government.
The figures also highlight the remarkable turnaround in the state’s renewable energy sector.
Capacity additions remained relatively modest during the three years from 2021-22 to 2023-24, when Andhra Pradesh added 125.42 MW, 148.62 MW, and 59.15 MW, respectively. The momentum began to build in 2024-25 with additions crossing 1 GW, before accelerating sharply to nearly 3.9 GW in 2025-26.
Investor-friendly policies boost clean energy projects
The significant increase reflects Andhra Pradesh’s renewed focus on clean energy through investor-friendly policies, faster project approvals, improved implementation, and large-scale investments in renewable energy infrastructure, the release said.
The state has rapidly positioned itself as a preferred destination for renewable energy projects, contributing substantially to India’s clean energy transition.
Andhra Pradesh supports India’s 500 GW clean energy target
The Union government, in its reply, also informed Parliament that India has already achieved the milestone of sourcing 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ahead of the 2030 target and remains on track to achieve 500 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity by 2030.
Andhra Pradesh’s sharp rise in renewable energy capacity additions reinforces its growing role in supporting the nation’s clean energy ambitions while creating new investments, employment opportunities, and sustainable economic growth across the state, the release added.
The state government had said in May this year that it accelerated implementation of its Integrated Clean Energy Policy, under which the state aims to attract investments worth Rs 10 lakh crore across renewable energy, storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and manufacturing ecosystems by 2029.
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