ACME solar power project in Anantapur makes tangible progress on the ground

The ACME Group’s 400-MW solar power project with integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under the Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) framework in Anantapur district has made significant progress, according to an official release.

It is stated that from approvals to physical execution on site, the project has moved from clearance to construction in four months, and it reflects Andhra Pradesh’s renewed focus on speed, certainty, and execution in investment facilitation.

With a total investment of ₹3,000 crore, the project combines large-scale solar generation with battery storage, enabling round-the-clock, reliable renewable power. The project is expected to significantly enhance grid stability, while supporting India’s clean energy transition.

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has welcomed the progress made by the ACME Solar and reaffirmed the State’s commitment to fast-tracking clean energy investments.

Mr. Lokesh said speed (of doing business) matters and he was happy to see the project’s progress from State government’s approvals to ground action in four months, and that Andhra Pradesh was proud to be a partner in boosting grid reliability and accelerating India’s clean energy journey.

The ACME FDRE project aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s broader strategy to emerge as a national hub for renewable energy and advanced power solutions, leveraging ready land banks, robust transmission infrastructure, and a responsive single-desk clearance system, he observed, reiterating that the State government would continue to provide proactive support to investors across renewables, storage, and green manufacturing, ensuring projects move from intent to impact with speed and scale.