A report on Solar Captive power in Andhra Pradesh, titled “Growth of Captive Solar Power Generation in Andhra Pradesh - Insights and Perspectives” by the Confederation of Indian Industry in association with Amarthi Consulting was released by Mr. M Sahoo, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy, Government of Andhra Pradesh at the CII Conference on Captive Solar Power Plants held on 18 February, 2014 at Hyderabad.
The report analyses the increasing energy deficit over the years in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the felt need for encouraging captive solar power plants in the state. The setting up and running of a captive power plant is also detailed. This study is expected to serve as a reference manual for all those industry members interested to develop ‘Captive Solar Power’ plants in Andhra Pradesh.