The Andhra Pradesh government signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for four waste-to-energy (WtE) plants in major municipal regions, a crucial step toward improving solid waste management and expanding renewable energy.

The agreements, finalised in the presence of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Pogatheswar Rao, emphasise the state's commitment to scientific waste processing and cleaner urban sanitation. The government is focused on turning waste into renewable energy, which will support the growth of the state's green energy capacity. Under the PPAs, power generated from WtE plants at Nellore, Kadapa, and Kurnool will be purchased by APEPDCL, while the Kakinada plant’s power will be procured by the same entity.

The projects, being developed by Jindal and Antony Lara, will process hundreds of tonnes of waste daily, significantly enhancing waste management in these regions. Minister Narayana remarked, “These projects will improve urban sanitation while generating renewable energy for the state.”