A.P. targets to reduce average power purchase cost to ₹3.90 per unit by 2035

Why in news

The Andhra Pradesh government announced targets to reduce average power purchase costs to ₹3.90 per unit by 2035 under the ASSET programme.

Background

The Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) programme aims for a power purchase cost of ₹4.20 per unit by 2030 and ₹3.90 per unit by 2035. It focuses on green hydrogen production, smart grids, and AI-based energy management.

Facts for Prelims

• FactASSET target: Reduce power purchase cost to ₹4.20 per unit by 2030
• FactASSET target: Reduce power purchase cost to ₹3.90 per unit by 2035
• SchemeASSET: Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition Programme
• S&TASSET focuses on green hydrogen production and smart grids

For Mains

Q. Discuss how integrating smart grids and green hydrogen production can facilitate India's transition towards net-zero emissions while ensuring energy affordability.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Technological integration: Leveraging AI-based energy management to optimize distribution efficiency
• Cost-efficiency trade-offs: Balancing high initial capital expenditure of green hydrogen with long-term reduction in power purchase costs

Keywords: Net-zero emissions · Smart grids · Green hydrogen · Energy transition · Decarbonization

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