Speed up SCCL’s upcoming renewable energy projects: Deputy CM

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka urged swift execution of SCCL’s renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and pumped storage plants. He also reviewed plans for a 7,000 MW capacity push, emphasising quick approvals.

Peddapalli: Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to expedite the preparatory works for Singareni Collieries Company Limited’s (SCCL) upcoming renewable energy projects and complete them within fixed deadlines.

SCCL has decided to take up an 800 MW floating solar plant, a 500 MW wind power plant and a 500 MW pumped storage power plant.

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Vikramarka held a review meeting with officials to assess SCCL’s business expansion plans, including floating solar plants, pumped storage plants, and other renewable energy projects at Praja Bhavan, Hyderabad on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, he emphasized the importance of moving swiftly on these initiatives. He instructed officials to obtain permissions from the irrigation department for the proposed 300 MW floating solar plant on Lower Manair Dam reservoir and the 500 MW floating solar plant on Mallannasagar.

He asked the officials to initiate formal correspondence and maintain continuous communication with relevant departments to expedite approvals. He stressed that these projects must be undertaken in a highly profitable manner.

He also instructed that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the 500 MW wind power plant, which is to be set up across five districts of the state, must be completed by the end of next month. He advised the use of advanced technology to enhance the feasibility and appeal of this innovative project.

Regarding the 500 MW pumped storage power plant planned to be built using water from the Medipalli open cast mine in the Ramagundam-1 area, he directed that construction work should begin immediately.

He further urged the speedy implementation of the agreement signed with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for setting up a 1500 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan’s solar valley.

In addition, he held detailed discussions on establishing an 800 MW thermal project as part of this collaboration and advised that steps be taken to present this proposal in the Cabinet at the earliest.

The Deputy CM also closely reviewed the progress of other initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Plant and Battery Storage System proposed by SCCL. He directed that a centralized dashboard be developed to monitor the performance and progress of all projects under the Energy Department in real time.

Explaining the details of all proposed projects through a PowerPoint presentation, SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N Balaram informed that Singareni aims to generate around 7,000 MW of electricity through these initiatives and requested support from the state government and its departments in securing necessary approvals.

He asserted that these expansion efforts are crucial for the long-term sustainability of the company.