Energy
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Updated on 13 Nov 2025, 02:09 pm
Reviewed By
Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team
Decarbonisation solutions provider ReNew Energy Global Plc has announced a substantial investment of approximately ₹60,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh to develop several green energy projects. This new commitment, signed via four separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, is in addition to a previously committed ₹22,000 crore, bringing the total fresh investment in the state to ₹82,000 crore. The projects will include a 6-GW PV ingot-wafer plant, a 2-GW pumped hydro project, a 300-ktpa green ammonia facility, and 5 GW of hybrid energy projects, combining wind-solar and battery energy storage.
Impact: This investment is highly significant for the Indian stock market, particularly for the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. It will bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities in clean energy, create substantial employment opportunities (over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs), and accelerate India's progress towards its renewable energy targets. It also signifies strong investor confidence in Andhra Pradesh's policy framework for sustainable growth. Rating: 8/10
Difficult Terms: Decarbonisation: The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): A formal agreement outlining the terms and understanding between two or more parties. PV (Photovoltaic): Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. Ingot-wafer: An ingot is a large solid block of semiconductor material, which is then sliced into thin wafers used to manufacture solar cells. Pumped hydro project: An energy storage system that uses two water reservoirs at different elevations to store energy. Water is pumped uphill during periods of low demand and released to generate electricity during peak demand. ktpa (kilotons per annum): A unit of measurement indicating the production volume of a substance in thousands of metric tons per year. Green ammonia: Ammonia produced using renewable energy sources, resulting in a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to conventional ammonia production. Hybrid projects: Energy projects that combine two or more energy generation technologies, such as wind and solar, to improve reliability and efficiency. BESS (Battery Energy Storage System): A system that stores electrical energy generated from various sources for later use, typically employing batteries.