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- The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited has completed 50,114 rooftop solar connections with a combined capacity of 180 MW under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, all synchronised with the power grid.
- Only 6,489 such units had been installed up to April 2025, meaning 43,625 connections were added in the past year.
- The discom's chairman, P. Pullareddy, credited daily review meetings with empanelled vendors for resolving issues and speeding up installations.
- The push is part of efforts to meet the State's renewable energy goals while helping consumers lower their electricity bills through clean energy.
What to watch next
- Further expansion of rooftop solar connections under the PM Surya Ghar scheme in Andhra Pradesh
- Whether the daily vendor review meetings continue to sustain the pace of installations
- Progress toward the State's renewable energy goals and consumer bill savings
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