SAEL Industries to invest ₹ 22,000 crore in AP across RE, biomass, data centers and ports MoU to be signed at CII Partnership Summit in Vizag on Nov 14, 15

SAEL Industries Limited will invest ₹.22,000 crore in the State across renewable energy, biomass, data centers and port development, with an employment impact of 7,000 direct jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs.

SAEL Industries has already commissioned 600 MW in a record time of nine months, underscoring its execution capabilities as it scales up investments in Andhra Pradesh. The MoU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh outlines a multi-sector pipeline including utility-scale solar and storage, biomass-based power, a hyperscale-ready data center, and port-linked infrastructure to anchor industrial growth and logistics efficiency. The major areas of proposed collaboration are solar and storage: Seven solar/BESS projects totaling over 1,750 MW solar with grid-scale storage are proposed across Kadapa and Kurnool districts, including NHPC and SECI-linked tenders, enabling round-the-clock renewable power for industry and data centers. The MoU will be signed at the upcoming CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14 and 15.

The company will set up a 200 MW biomass program through eight 25 MW plants, creating significant rural employment and agricultural residue value chains. A data center investment of ₹ 3,000 crore with associated high-quality direct and indirect jobs is envisaged, leveraging Andhra Pradesh’s growing digital infrastructure.

A port development investment of ₹ 4,000 crore is proposed to strengthen maritime logistics and export competitiveness. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for IT, Electronics and HRD Nara Lokesh said, ‘I’m delighted that SAEL industries Ltd. will be investing ₹22,000 crores in Andhra Pradesh. As one of the first projects commissioned under the state government's integrated clean energy policy, SAEL has demonstrated excellent execution expertise. We look forward to their investment under various state government policies and incentive frameworks."

Under the MoU with Government of Andhra Pradesh, SAEL will bring investment, technology, design, and equipment to set up the projects, while APEDB will facilitate clearances and inter-agency coordination, with allotments and incentives processed by the competent departments as per policy and due process. The MoU is valid for 12 months from the date of signing, with provisions for confidentiality, amendments by mutual consent, and compliance with applicable laws of India; implementation will follow tendering/competitive bid norms wherever applicable.

SAEL Industries is a renewable energy company with a growing portfolio across solar and biomass, and expanding interests in data center and port-linked infrastructure to support India’s green and digital economy.