Telangana Targets 20,000 MW Solar Capacity by 2030, Bhatti Vikramarka Says at HITEX

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated the two-day India Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at HITEX and Novotel in Hyderabad on Tuesday, stating that the state government aims to transform Telangana into a global hub for clean energy.

Addressing an audience of industrialists, investors, innovators, scientists, and technology experts, Bhatti Vikramarka invited businesses to invest in the state's clean energy sector. He described Telangana as a paradise for investors and emphasized that the ongoing energy transition is a transformative process reshaping the broader economic system, rather than just a shift in electricity generation sources.

Outlining the state's renewable roadmap, the Deputy Chief Minister announced plans to expand solar power capacity to 20,000 MW by 2030 and exceed 26,000 MW by 2035 to meet growing power demand sustainably. To support renewable energy integration, the state is targeting 3,800 MW of energy storage capacity through battery systems and pumped storage projects by 2030, with a further goal of reaching 8,000 MW by 2035.

Bhatti Vikramarka noted that Telangana is utilizing Hyderabad's information technology and artificial intelligence capabilities to digitize the power grid. A dedicated 100 MW renewable energy plant is currently being planned to supply power to an AI data center in the proposed 'Bharat Future City.'

The state has also set a target to produce 400,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 and set up 12,000 electric vehicle charging stations across Telangana by 2035.

To encourage clean tech manufacturing, companies producing solar, wind, and battery components in Telangana will receive capital support, SGST reimbursement, electricity duty exemptions, and fast-track regulatory clearances through the TG-iPASS system. Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the state's energy transformation requires strong public-private partnerships before touring several exhibition stalls at the summit venue.