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Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2022 / AP Rooftop Solar Programme (NREDCAP)

Andhra Pradesh · NREDCAP (New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP) / Energy Dept., Govt. of AP

Solar energy — Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2022 / AP Rooftop Solar Programme (NREDCAP)

For residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural in Andhra Pradesh — this guide covers the Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2022 / AP Rooftop Solar Programme (NREDCAP). Administered by NREDCAP (New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP) / Energy Dept., Govt. of AP. Below are subsidy rates, eligibility, technical rules, documents, and scheme process.

Subsidy benefits

  • Central CFA: up to ₹78,000 (PM Surya Ghar)
  • AP state additional: 25–30% residential top-up (NREDCAP-administered)
  • AP Solar Policy 2022: wheeling charges waived for 5 years
  • banking charges waived
  • Agricultural solar pumps (PM KUSUM): 60% subsidy (30
  • 30)
  • AP Farmer Income Protection Scheme: free electricity to farmers (4,000 units/year)

Authority and scope

  • Government body: NREDCAP (New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP) / Energy Dept., Govt. of AP
  • Nodal agency: NREDCAP
  • Eligible for: residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural
  • Installation type: Rooftop + ground-mounted + agrivoltaic + floating solar (Nagarjuna Sagar pilot)

Eligibility and disbursement

  • Open to multiple consumer categories.
  • Income restrictions: No restriction; priority for BPL and farmers.
  • Disbursement timeline: 30–60 days post-commissioning
  • Disbursement mode: DBT via NREDCAP/DISCOM; state component via NREDCAP
  • Maximum capacity: 1000 kW

Net metering and technical rules

  • Net metering is available under this scheme.
  • Net metering policy: APERC Net Metering Regulations 2016 (amended 2022). 1 kW–1 MW net metering. DISCOMs: APEPDCL (North AP: Vizag, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, 530xxx–533xxx). APSPDCL (South AP: Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Tirupati, 515xxx–528xxx).
  • Gross metering policy: APERC gross metering for >1 MW; feed-in tariff per APERC competitive bidding.
  • Hybrid policy: AP RE Policy 2022: solar + wind hybrid in Ananthapuramu + Kurnool belt.
  • DISCOM requirements: APEPDCL (PIN: 530xxx–533xxx — Vizag, East Godavari, West Godavari, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram). APSPDCL (PIN: 515xxx–528xxx — Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Anantapur, Chittoor).

How to apply

Apply on NREDCAP portal or pmsuryaghar.gov.in

DISCOM feasibility + approval

NREDCAP-empanelled vendor installation

Net meter + DISCOM inspection

State + central CFA via DBT

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Latest electricity bill (SC number)
  • Property documents (Patta/sale deed)
  • Bank account details
  • 1B/ROR (for agricultural land)

Additional details

  • Scheme budget: AP target: 20 GW RE by 2025; Kurnool Solar Park (1,000 MW), Ananthapuramu (1,500 MW).
  • Target beneficiaries: All AP consumers. Key areas: Visakhapatnam/Vizag (530xxx), Vijayawada (520xxx), Tirupati (517xxx), Guntur (522xxx), Nellore (524xxx), Kurnool (518xxx), Anantapur/Ananthapuramu (515xxx), Kadapa (516xxx).
  • Progress: AP: 10+ GW solar installed (April 2025). Ananthapuramu Ultra Mega Solar Park (1,500 MW) operational.