These systems enable seamless evacuation of renewable energy from Kurnool and Ananthpuram to the National Grid. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated two transmission projects and laid the foundation stone for another of the state‑run transmission utility POWERGRID in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on August 1. The two commissioned projects include the transmission system for...
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Tata Power Renewables Breaks Ground on 800 MW Hybrid Project in Andhra Pradesh
The project will generate annual lease income and create around 4,000 jobs across development, construction, and operations. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power and one of India’s leading clean energy companies, held the groundbreaking ceremony for its 800 MW renewable energy project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday. The project...
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GMRIT Achieves Deemed University Status, Strengthens Academic Expansion
With Deemed University status, GMRIT is set to expand into multidisciplinary sciences and applied research, with a focus on medical and allied health fields. Andhra Pradesh‑based engineering and technology institute, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), has been notified as a ‘Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education under the University Grants Commission (UGC)...
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Avaada Group to launch a project of Rs 500 billion
The firm plans to build wind and solar plants in Chittoor or Anantapur.
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Taking a look at India’s maritime sector post pandemic
A path towards sustainability both environment-wise and business-wise
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Rajahmundry airport gets green nod for runway extension
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received environment clearance for extension of runway at Rajahmundry airport in Andhra Pradesh, which is estimated to cost Rs 181.45 crore. The existing airport at Madhurapudi village is currently handling about 12 operations daily and the operating capacity is about 225 passengers an hour.
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AP to start 5 MW bund solar project
All set to achieve a new high, the state of Andhra Pradesh will commission a 5 MW Canal Bund Solar Project, a first of its kind in the country, on November 24, 2016.
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Slow progress of auctioned blocks worries ministry
The Union Mines Ministry has expressed displeasure over the unimpressive progress of mineral blocks auctioned by states, reports the Business Standard. Post auctions, little has been done to secure clearances to enable commencement of mining from such blocks.
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Committee on greenfield airports clears four projects
The Steering Committee on Greenfield airports headed by Secretary, Civil Aviation has considered four new airport projects. The Committee recommended ‘in-principle’ approval to three projects in Andhra Pradesh, viz., Bhogapuram, Dagadarthi (Nellore) and Orvakallu (Kurnool).
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AP plans new industrial corridor
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has confirmed that the state government is planning to set up an industrial corridor in the district, covering the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS)