Bondada Engineering secures allocation for 2000 MW solar power capacity in Andhra Pradesh

Bondada Engineering Limited has received a Government Order (GO) from the Energy Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the allocation of 2000 MW AC / 2600 MWp DC solar power capacity. The solar projects will be developed across various locations in Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
The Company had earlier submitted detailed project proposals for the specified capacity. The proposed project locations include: Sri Sathya Sai District : Villages in Roddam and Kothacheruvu Mandals
Ananthapuramu District: Villages in Gooty, Peddavadugur, Vidapanakallu, Peddapappur, and Narpala Mandals
These proposals were reviewed and approved in the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting held on May 15, 2025. The allocation is subject to the condition that there is no overlap with areas already assigned to other developers for renewable energy or wind resource assessment projects.
As per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy – 2024, the implementation timeline for the project is 24 months.
The current order, valued at ₹9,000 crore, brings the company's order book to over ₹14,000 crore. Additionally, Bondada Engineering anticipates generating approximately ₹1,160 crore in revenue from Independent Power Producer (IPP) operations starting FY 2029.
This development supports ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh in line with state and national clean energy objectives.
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com

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