SECI to develop 1,250 MWh battery and solar projects in Andhra Pradesh

The projects will be developed under the CAPEX Mode.

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has exchanged government orders with the Andhra Pradesh for the development of a 1,200 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) at Nandyal and a 50 MW hybrid solar project.

Both the BESS and Hybrid Solar projects will be developed under the CAPEX Mode, with SECI undertaking complete investment responsibilities.

“The exchange of GOs marks a significant milestone in strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy infrastructure,” the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.

“These projects signal a major leap in clean energy storage capacity, strengthening the state’s renewable ecosystem and powering India’s transition to a more resilient, storage-enabled green grid,” it added.