Ananthapuramu-I Ultra Mega Solar Park (1500 MW) – Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd
Ananthapuramu Solar Park: Sustainable Energy and Community Development
Problem
- Prolonged land acquisition processes delaying infrastructure and development projects.
- Resistance from local communities due to unaddressed grievances.
- Excessive reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to climate change and environmental degradation.
- Insufficient adoption of rainwater harvesting, leading to wastage of natural resources.
- High levels of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints exacerbating global warming.
Solution
- Set up the 1500 MW Ananthapuramu-I Ultra Mega Solar Park with advanced transmission systems for reliable power supply.
- Acquired primarily barren land peacefully, ensuring minimal disruption to local communities.
- Installed rainwater harvesting systems and built reservoirs to conserve and utilize water effectively.
- Integrated distributed solar generation to reduce fossil fuel dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Allocated LAD funds for infrastructure improvements, including roads, irrigation, and lighting, supporting local development.
Outcomes
- Timely availability of land facilitated smooth project construction.
- Project execution progressed without hindrances from statutory organizations.
- Land availability ensured early project completion for national benefit.
- Achieved 100% rainwater harvesting, effectively utilizing natural resources.
- Local employment creation improved living standards for the community.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Energy
Sub-Category: State Government – Energy
Project: Ananthapuramu-I Ultra Mega Solar Park (1500 MW)
Start Date: 4-24-2015
Organisation: Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd
Respondent: M Kamalakar Babu
https://apspcl.ap.gov.in/
Level: Club
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M Kamalakar Babu at md.apspcl@ap.gov.in
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