Andhra Pradesh Unveils Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 for Renewable Energy Advancements
Key Ideas
  • Andhra Pradesh's ICE Policy 2024 facilitates streamlined project approvals, land allocation, and lease pricing for various clean energy sectors including green hydrogen hubs.
  • The policy, aligned with national energy initiatives, aims to position the state as a renewable energy leader by leveraging solar, wind, hydro, and storage potential.
  • NREDCAP will oversee project approvals up to 40 MW for solar, wind, and hybrid projects, with higher capacity and strategic projects needing additional state committee approvals.
  • Developers under the policy are responsible for securing private lands, while high-value projects like green hydrogen hubs and storage plants are prioritized for development near ports.
The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2024 to accelerate the state's transition towards renewable energy sources. This policy outlines guidelines for project approvals, land allocation, open access, and lease pricing for various clean energy sectors such as solar, wind, biofuels, energy storage, and green hydrogen hubs at ports. The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) is leading the implementation of the policy, coordinating with different state agencies and departments. The focus is on establishing Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for green hydrogen exports, emphasizing energy security and economic growth. The policy streamlines the approval process through a Unified/Single Desk Portal, assigning Unique Project Identification Numbers (UPIN) to track projects across departments. NREDCAP has approval authority for projects up to 40 MW, with higher capacity and strategic initiatives requiring additional committee approvals. Land allocation is categorized into government, private, and forest land, with a structured approach specified for each. The lease pricing varies for different clean energy sectors, with the highest rates set for Green Hydrogen Hubs at Ports. Under the APERC (Green Energy Open Access) Regulation, developers must cover costs related to interconnection, with options for Green Energy Open Access in different time categories. Energy banking follows a monthly cycle, with migration of projects from previous policies allowed under verification. The policy aims to provide a transparent framework for clean energy projects, emphasizing green hydrogen, energy storage, and manufacturing. Developers play a crucial role in covering costs and processing fees for power evacuation, promoting renewable energy advancements in the state.
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