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AP CM Chandrababu Naidu Targets Rs 4.60/Unit Power Purchase Cost by Year-End

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the state's power sector and stressed the need to reduce power purchase costs to Rs 4.60 per unit by year-end. He emphasized the use of technology and global innovations to strengthen the power sector and improve citizen services. Naidu also directed officials to accelerate renewable energy adoption, targeting over 50% of electricity generation from clean sources by 2028-29. Additionally, he pushed for expanding solar rooftop connections under PM Surya Ghar and establishing EV charging stations across the state.

Key Points: AP CM Naidu Aims to Cut Power Purchase Cost to Rs 4.60/Unit

  • CM Naidu targets Rs 4.60/unit power purchase cost by year-end
  • Daily summer electricity demand expected between 275-285 million units
  • 52,396 solar rooftop connections provided under PM Surya Ghar scheme
  • State targets 2 lakh PM Surya Ghar connections per month
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"Power purchase cost should be brought down to Rs 4.60 per unit": AP CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews power sector

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews power sector, targets reducing power purchase cost to Rs 4.60/unit by year-end, pushes renewable energy and solar rooftop connections.

"By the end of this year, the power purchase cost should be brought down to Rs 4.60 per unit. - AP CM Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, April 27

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday stressed the need for the utilisation of technology for strengthening the power sector. He said a study should be conducted continuously on low-cost power generation methods and innovations being adopted globally.According to a press release by the CMO, the Chief Minister reviewed the power sector at the Camp office on Monday. He discussed the summer power supply, the 2026-27 power procurement plan and the implementation of PM Surya Ghar and PM Kusum schemes.Officials informed the Chief Minister that daily electricity demand during summer is expected to be between 275 and 285 million units. They said 6,397 million units of electricity had been consumed so far this month, reflecting an increase of nearly 14 per cent compared to the same period last year. They attributed the rise in demand to summer conditions as well as increased industrial consumption, the release said.Officials also briefed the Chief Minister on power procurement plans for the next six months. They stated that the average power purchase price had been reduced from Rs 5.20 per unit in April 2025 to Rs 4.90 per unit by March 2026. The Chief Minister said power purchase costs must be reduced further and officials should explore all possible measures to achieve this.

"By the end of this year, the power purchase cost should be brought down to Rs 4.60 per unit. Global innovations in the power sector should be studied and adapted where relevant," the Chief Minister added.The Chief Minister said technology should be used for delivering better services to citizens.

"Greater emphasis must be placed on research and analysis in the energy sector. The AP Transco, AP Genco and related institutions should allocate CSR funds for research, and if necessary, the State Government will provide budgetary support. Steps should be initiated to establish an Energy University," he said.Chandrababu Naidu said priority must be given to clean and environment-friendly power generation, and by 2028-29, more than half of the state's electricity generation should come from renewable energy sources.

He further noted that 52,396 solar rooftop connections have been provided so far under PM Surya Ghar and directed officials to accelerate implementation. He said the state should target 2 lakh PM Surya Ghar connections every month.Under PM Kusum, 2.94 lakh connections have been provided so far. He instructed officials to complete the first phase of the scheme by the end of December, the release said.He also directed officials to establish EV charging stations across the state and launch extensive awareness campaigns to promote the adoption and purchase of electric vehicles.Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, senior officials from AP Transco, AP Genco and DISCOMs participated.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Finally someone talking about renewable energy targets! 50% from renewables by 2028-29 is ambitious but necessary. The solar rooftop scheme linking to PM Surya Ghar is smart - we need more decentralized power generation. Hope the Energy University idea materializes quickly, we need skilled personnel in this sector.
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Rajesh Q
Good to see focus on cost reduction, but as a farmer, I'm more concerned about power availability for irrigation. The PM Kusum scheme connections (2.94 lakh) are welcome, but we need assured daytime power for pumps, not just solar panels. Also, EV charging stations are fine, but rural areas need basic infrastructure first.
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Vikram M
Interesting numbers - 14% increase in consumption shows our economy is growing! But reducing purchase cost to Rs 4.60 while maintaining quality is a tightrope walk. The CM is right to emphasize global innovations, but we must also address transmission losses which are still high in some areas. Transco and Genco need to step up their game.
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Priya S
CM Naidu's vision for an Energy University is forward-thinking! We need to combine research with practical training. But I'm skeptical about the 2 lakh PM Surya Ghar connections per month target - that's 24 lakh in a year. Is the local ecosystem ready for such scaling? Also, please ensure quality of components in these installations.
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Aditya G
Clean energy push is good, but we must remember that Andhra has huge solar potential. However, procurement from private players at lower costs shouldn't come at the expense of local DISCOM financial health. The Rs

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