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Registered No. HSE-49/2016
PART I EXTRAORDINARY
No.547 AMARAVATI, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 G.205
NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT
--x--GOVERNMENT OT' ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT
Encrgy Department - Proposa.l for setting up of self identilied 1800 MW of
Veeraba-lli Off-stream Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project (OCPSP) by M/s Astha
Green Energ, Ventures India Private Limited - Allotment of 1800 MW of Veeraballi
Off-stream Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project (OCPSP) at Vongimalla village,
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ENERGY (POWER.II} DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.16 Dated.:l2/09 /2022
Read the following:-
l.Proposds dated 18.07.2022 of M/s Astha Green Energr Ventures India
Private Limited, Hyderabad.
2.Govt Letter No. ENE0I -APREl9l2O22-POWER-II, dated:2,-O7 -2022
3.From the Vice Chairman & Managing Director, New and Renewable
Energr Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), letter
No. NREDCAP/ wE/ PSP/ ASTH A I 2022 dared 26.O7 .2022.
4.From the Member-Convenor, APPCC, Vijayawada, letter No. MC/APPCC/
CGM (PP) / DGM (r&H) / F. PSPs / D.No. I 22 -o8 -2022.
ORDER:-
Renewable Energz has started playing an increasingly important role
worldwide in augmentation of grid pou'er, providing cners/ access, reducing the
consumption of fossil fuels thereby mirigating rhe climate change chailenges.
Andhra Pradesh being one of the leading States contributing to the RE capacity
addition, has been rolling out multiple initiatives, programs, policies and incentives
to accelerate the development of the renewable enerS., sector. However, in order to
balance the variations in RE generation, reliable Energr' Storage solutions are
required. Though various energ,., storage technologres arc available, Pumped Hydro
Storage Power Projects (PSP) offer highest promise due to their flexible operation to
balance the Variable Renewable generation in short span of time. Andhra Pradesh
is in forefront in the country in identifying potential sites for promotion of Pumped
Storage Hydro Power Projects. Techno-Commercial Feasibility Reports (TCFR) were
prepared with an aggregate potential of 33,24O MW. Detailed Project Reports are
under preparation for most viable locations in a phased manner. Considering the
huge capital investments required to establish PSP Projects, the Government is
intending to encourage private investments in already identified PSP projects.
2. Further, the Government of India has commiLted at the 26th session of the
Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Glasgow, United Kingdom to reach 5OO GW
Non-fossil energr capacity by 203O and achieve the target of net zero emissions
by 2O7O. In view of the commitments of Government of India, the share of
Renewable Enerry is expected to be increased substantially in the country in the
(P.r.o.)2
coming years alrd is going to be more challenging than ever before to maintain
stable-grid due to variations in Renewable Ener5, generation. The Govt.of India
has idJntifred pumped storage hydro projects as one of the most prominent
enerry storag"- opiio.," that can be considered for balancing of variable
reneiable enJrg, and is extensively promoting development of PSPs which is the
most commonly used and commercially viable large sca.le electricity storage
technolory and currently accounts for 95ok of the total storage capacity globally.
3. In the reference lst read above, M/s Astha Green EnerS' Ventures India
Pvt. Ltd. (M/s AGEVIPL), Hyderabad, have submitted proposal to the
Government for allocation of 1800 MW Veeraballi Off-stream Closed Loop Pumped
storage Project (ocPSP) at Vongimalla Villagc, veeraba-lli Mandal, falling in YSR
and Annamayya Distncts.
4. M/s Astha Green Enerry Ventures India Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad has proposed
to set up self identified Veeraballi off-Stream Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project
(OCPSPf that could be potentially integrated wlth the company's existing and
upcoming renewable enerry projects for surplus ener$, storage. M/s. Astha Green
Enerry ientures India pvt. Ltd. have requested to extend certain incentives
incluaing allotment of land to the extent of 490 acres of non-forest land and about
900 acres of Forest land a]ld issue project allotment order for development of self-
identified 18oo Mw of Veeraballi off-stream closed Loop Pumped Storage Project
(ocpsP) and extend necessary support required from relevant departments of GoAP
ior grant of various approvals, clearances related to the above projects'
ImplJmentation of 18OO MW of Veeraballi Off-stream Closed Loop Pumped Storage
project (ocPSP) will bring investment to an extent of Rs. 8,240 Crores and the
project irelp to impro'e ihe local economy besides creating direct and indirect
employment to approximately 4000 persons.
5. The proposal of M/s Astha Green Ener$/ ventures India Pvt Ltd has been
placed before State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting held on
05.O9.2022. The SIPB has taken the following decisions:
i. Allotment of 18O0 MW Pumped Storage Hydro Power (PSP) near
Vongimalla village, YSR and Annamayya Districts.
ii. Extend Mega Industrial Project Status to the project to facilitate single
window clearances. NREDCAP will be the Nodal Agency. However, no
incentives will be provided.
Allotment and alienation of land required and available if any in the
111 project area for the project on outright sale basis @ Rs. 5 OO
irkh" p". acre or on lease basis with lease rentals of Rs.31,000/acre
with an escalation of 5% for every two years, based on the option of the
Project developer at Vongimalla(V), Veeraballi Manda-l, Annamayya
Districts.
(Contd..P.3)3
Allocation of 0.573 TMC of water on one-time non-consumptive basis
and 0.150 TMC water towards annual evaporation losses from Mandvi
river as per the Industrial Water Supply Policy/Guidelines and subject
to guidelines issued by the Watcr Resources Departmenl.
Green Ener$, Development Charges shall be levied @ Rs. 1 lakh/
MW/Year for lst 25 years and Rs. 2lakhs/MW/year for the remaining
life of the project.
V1 Govt. of Andhra Pradesh will support and facilitate the project for
availing grants of special category projects under Central Govt.
schemes.
vii.Govt. of Andhra Pradesh will facilitate the project for availing benefits
provided as per National Energr Storage Policy without any financial
commitment from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
viii.The project shall be completed within 6 years from the date of handing
over of revenue lands avarlable if any at the proposed projecl location.
6.
Government after detailed examination of the proposal of M/s Astha Green
Energr Ventures India Pvt. Ltd,, in consultation with various stakeholders i.e,
Revenue Dept., EFS&T Dept., Water Resources Department and APPCC in the
light of the decisions taken in the State Investment Promotion Board, have
decided to extend the simtlar incentives that are considered for Pumped Storage
Hydro Power Projects allotted to Greenko Energies Limited and M/s. Adani Green
Energr Ltd. Accordrngly, Government hereby issue the following orders:-
i. Self identified 1800 MW of Veeraballi Off-stream Closed Loop Pumped
Storage Project (OCPSP) is allotted to M/s Astha Green Energz Ventures
India Pvt. Ltd. at VongimaJla Village, Veerabalii Mandai, falling in YSR
District and Annamayya Districts.
ii. Mega Industria.l Project Status has been accorded to the project to facilitate
single window clearetnces. NREDCAP will be the Nodal Agency. However, no
incentives will be provided.
iii.Allotment on lease basis/ alienation of land required to the extent of 49O
acres of non-forest land and about 900 acres of Forest land available if
any in the project area for the projcct either on outnght sale basis
Rs.5.00 lakhs per acre or on lease basis with lease rentals @ of
Rs.31,000/acre with an escalation of 5% for every two years, based on the
option of the Project deveioper at Vongimalla(V), Veeraballi Mandal falling
in YSR and Annamayya Districts.
iv. Allocation of 0.573 TMC of water on one-time non-consumptive basis and
0.15 TMC water towards annual evaporation losses from the nearby
Mandavi river as per the Industrial Water Supply Policy / Guidelines and
subject to guidelines issued by the Water Resources Department from time
to time.
(P.r.o.):4
v. Green Energz Development Charges shall be levied @ Rs. 1 lakh/MW/Year
for 1" 25 years and Rs. 2 lakhs/MW lyear lor remaining life of the project.
vi. Govt. of Andhra Pradesh will support and facilitate the project for availing
grants of special category projects under Centra-l Govt. schemes.
vii.Govt. of Andhra Pradesh will facilitate the project for availing benefits
provided as per National Enerry Storage Policy without a;ry financial
commitment from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
viii.APTRANSCO shall facilitate for evacuation of power from the proposed PSP
Projects to the nearest CTU sub-stations. Necessary evacuation facility till
the nearest CTU sha-ll be developed by M/s Astha Green Enerry Ventures
India Pvt. Ltd.
ix. The Forest Department shall extend necessaq/ support and facilitate to
carry out surveys and investigations in forest areas and diversion of forest
lands.
x The Power generated from these pumped storage projects would be
connected to Power Grid substations and delivered outside the State with
no obligation for DISCOMS to purchase power. However, DISCOMs shal1
have the first right of refusal.
xi. The allocated project sha-ll be completed wrthin a period of SLx (6) years
from the date of handing over of revenue lands available if any at the
proposed project location, failing which the entire land shall be resumed
back to the Government.
7. The Revenue Department/EFS &T/lndustries & Commerce/Water
Resources Department/ Chairman & Managing Director, APIRANSCO, Vijayawada
shall take necessary action accordingly with respect to their issues mentioned
at para 6 above.
8. The Vice Chairman & Managing Director, New and Renewable Enerry
Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd., Tadepalli shall take further
necessary action accordingly.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
K. VIJAYANAND
SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO CTOVERNMENT
To
M/s Astha Green Enerry Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 226, Road No. 78, Phase-lll, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 5OOO33.
The Vice Chairman & Managing Director, NREDCAP, Tadepalli, Guntur District
(Contd. P.5)c
The Charrman & Managing Director, APIRANSCO, Vidl'uth Soudha, Vijayawada.
The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration & Special Chief Secretary to
Government, APIIC Towers, Manga-lagiri.
The Special Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue Department.
The Special Chief Secretary to Government, Finalce Department.
The Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department.
The Special Chief Secretary to Government, EFS&T Department.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department.
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, GoAP, Guntur
The Collector & District Magistrate, YSR District.
The Collector & District Magistrate, Annamayya Dlstrict.
Copv to:
The Commissioner of lndustries , Vijayawada.
The Managing Director, APGENCO, Vidy'uth Soudha, Vrj ayawada
The Charrman & Managing Director, APSPDCL, Tirupathi.
The Chairman & Managing Director, APCPDCL, Vijayawada.
The Chairman & Managing Director, APEPDCL, Visakhapatnam.
The P.S to Special Chief Secretarlz to Chief Minister.
The P.S. to Secretary to Chief Minister.
The P.S. to Minister for Enerry, FES & T and Mines & Geolory.
The P.S., to Special Chief Secretary to Government, Enerry Dept
SF/ SCs.
//FORWARDED :: BY ORDER/ /
K,\,6^r
SECTION OFFICER