Hyderabad: As Telangana’s power demand is expected to double in the next 10 years, the Revanth Reddy government is planning to announce the Clean and Green Policy, according highest priority to alternate sources of energy. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who is the power minister, is expected to make an announcement on Friday.
Since Telangana is one of the fastest growing states in the country, the state government has estimated that the energy requirement will grow from 85,644 MUs in 2023-24 to 1,15,347 MU’s in 2027-28 and to 1,50,040 MUs in 2034-35. The power demand is expected to grow from 15,623 megawatt (MW) in 2023-24 to 31,809 MW in 2034-35,
To meet the growing power demand, Telangana aims to focus on generating 20,000 megawatt renewable energy by 2030.
As of March 31, 2020, Telangana had a total installed renewable energy capacity of over 4,000 MW, comprising approximately 3,621 MW of solar power and 128 MW of wind power, along with contributions from other renewable sources.
According to an estimate, the state possesses significant renewable energy potential, with an estimated 20.41 GW in solar energy and 4.2 GW in wind energy.
In recent years, Telangana has been actively enhancing its renewable energy infrastructure.
The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO) has been instrumental in promoting renewable energy projects. Recent initiatives include the installation of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plants across various government buildings and institutions. For example, in December 2024, TSREDCO announced a tender for the installation of approximately 986.09 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plants at multiple bus depots and bus stations of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation.
The new policy will continue to focus on expanding solar and wind energy capacities, given the state’s substantial potential in these areas. Additionally, the policy may emphasise energy efficiency measures, grid modernisation, and the promotion of decentralized renewable energy systems to ensure sustainable and reliable power supply across the state.
