Kurnool’s 600 MW Solar Asset Reflects SAEL’s Growing Footprint in Large-Scale Renewables

SAEL’s 600 MW AC solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh is a significant large utility-scale addition to the state’s renewable energy landscape. Developed through SAEL Solar MHP1 Private Limited and SAEL Solar MHP2 Private Limited, the two 300 MW projects were awarded through competitive procurement and are supported by 25-year purchase agreements with SECI, providing long-term revenue visibility and grid integration for the asset.

Spread across more than 2,400 acres, the project combines scale with execution depth. It deploys over 12 lakh TOPCon bifacial modules, with a majority assembled at SAEL’s manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Rajasthan. This integration of domestic manufacturing and large-scale project deployment reflects the direction in which India’s solar sector is evolving more localized value chains, stronger execution capability, and greater alignment between manufacturing and generation.

The Kurnool projects also stand out for their execution timeline. Delivered within an accelerated schedule despite terrain-related and weather-related challenges, the projects demonstrate the capability required to deliver mega solar assets in complex field conditions. SAEL’s EPC and O&M teams played a central role in translating design into on-ground infrastructure, ensuring that construction, coordination, and commissioning were managed at scale.

Beyond the technical build-out, the project generated substantial local economic activity during construction. More than 1,000 workers were engaged directly and indirectly across excavation, piling, logistics, and electrical works, with a significant share drawn from nearby communities. In a project of this size, the construction phase itself becomes an important part of the impact story, creating employment, supporting ancillary services, and contributing to regional economic activity.

The project is also expected to avoid nearly 11 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, underscoring its role in supporting India’s decarbonisation goals. For Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool adds meaningful clean power capacity at a time when the state is strengthening its renewable energy base. For SAEL, it represents a large-scale project delivered through integrated capabilities across manufacturing, engineering, construction, and operations.

In a sector increasingly defined by bankability, speed of delivery, and system readiness, the Kurnool project reflects the scale and discipline required to execute utility solar in India. It is a clear example of how large renewable assets are being built today.