Andhra Pradesh said it wanted 5 GW of new solar energy capacity in five years as the Indian state aimed for a total renewable capacity of 18 GW by 2022. The government has set an ambitious target to generate 100 gigawatts (GW) of power from renewables over the next decade. It also said it would install 50,000 solar-powered pumps for farmers, provide priority allocation of its own land for solar plants and offer financial help for developments.
Andhra Pradesh said it wanted 5 GW of new solar energy capacity in five years as the Indian state aimed for a total renewable capacity of 18 GW by 2022. The state government said its Solar Policy 2018 would involve the development of 4 GW of large solar projects, including research, development and manufacturing facilities, together with rooftop systems on public, commercial and domestic buildings. It also said it would install 50,000 solar-powered pumps for farmers, provide priority allocation of its own land for solar plants and offer financial help for developments.