ReNew Power is set to reassert its leadership in India’s renewable energy sector with Rs 22,000 crore project in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The company is rolling out what is being touted as the country’s largest renewable energy complex, combining solar, wind, and battery storage technologies in a multi-phase development.
The sprawling complex will host a 1,800 MW solar power installation, a 1,000 MW wind energy facility, and a cutting-edge 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS). A dedicated 100-km extra-high voltage transmission corridor will be built to distribute the clean power across the grid, ensuring efficient energy evacuation and grid stability.
The first phase of the project will involve setting up a 587 MW solar unit, a 250.8 MW wind farm, and a 415 MWh storage facility, with subsequent phases to follow in line with the state’s integrated clean energy policy. This policy, introduced in late 2024, aims to create a unified framework for large-scale renewable infrastructure in the region.
This development not only marks ReNew Power’s return to Andhra Pradesh after a five-year hiatus but also signals a turnaround in the state’s renewable energy landscape. The company was among several clean energy players that had scaled back operations following a 2019 policy realignment by the then administration, which had attempted to revise previously signed power purchase agreements (PPAs). The uncertainty triggered legal disputes and brought project development to a standstill, leaving around 5.2 GW of capacity in limbo.
With the change in leadership and a renewed policy environment focused on clean energy investments, Andhra Pradesh is once again drawing attention from major developers. ReNew’s re-entry into the state is seen as a pivotal moment, reinforcing investor confidence and setting the stage for a green energy resurgence.
The project’s formal initiation is scheduled to take place this week, underscoring the growing momentum behind India’s clean energy ambitions and Andhra Pradesh’s role in that journey.