APSPDCL aims high at becoming top Discom
To partner with EESL, BEE for latest technology implementation
SPDCL CMD Siva Sankar Lotheti (2nd from right) along with directors releasing a poster in Tirupati on Monday on future course of energy efficiency
Tirupati: Encouraged by Andhra Pradesh Government’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and consumer-friendly electricity services, AP Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) has adopted a comprehensive strategic action plan to accelerate energy efficiency improvements and aggressively promote renewable energy.
The Discom aims to emerge as the No.1 power distribution company in India in delivering clean, green, and cost-effective electricity. As part of this roadmap, APSPDCL has set ambitious targets for feeder-level solarisation under the PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme for the financial years 2026–27 to 2029–30.
The proposed solarisation targets are as follows: FY 2026–27: 550 MW, FY 2027–28: 550 MW, FY 2028–29: 550 MW and FY 2029–30: 550 MW In addition, a 500 MW/1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is currently under implementation in Stage-1, said Siva Sankar Lotheti, CMD of APSPDCL.
He said APSPDCL is closely working with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), and the AP State Energy Conservation Mission (SDA) to adopt the latest technologies and continue delivering efficient and reliable services to consumers.
To obtain expert feedback on the impact of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable technologies, the CMD held a virtual interaction with Dr Ajay Mathur, Professor, IIT-Delhi and former Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) as well as the International Solar Alliance. The meeting was attended by Directors Ayub Khan and Guravaiah, along with senior officials including Chief General Managers.
During the interaction, Dr Ajay Mathur assured full support to AP and high-performing Discoms like APSPDCL.
He appreciated the State Government’s initiatives in adopting integrated clean energy policies, strengthening Discom capabilities, promoting distributed renewable energy, and integrating energy-efficient technologies into the power distribution ecosystem.
The CMD also highlighted that under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, AP is transforming Kuppam constituency in Chittoor district into India’s first Net-Zero model constituency. Envisioned as a “Model Green Constituency,” the initiative focuses on sustainable development and large-scale adoption of green energy to achieve energy self-sufficiency.
Key initiatives under the Kuppam Model Green Constituency programme include installation of 4.36 MW solar capacity benefiting 7,489 SC and ST consumer services under the PM-SGMBY ULA (CAPEX) model in FY 2025–26 and implementation of 50 MW /100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under the CPSU component.
