Gujarat leads the way as India sets ambitious renewable energy targets

Sep 21, 2024

In its journey toward a greener and more sustainable future, Gujarat has emerged as a trailblazer in the field of renewable energy. With a strategic focus on solar power, the state is playing a crucial role in helping India achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets, contributing significantly to the national goal of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Gujarat’s expansive solar initiatives are setting the standard for the rest of the country. From solar panels adorning government buildings and people’s homes to vast solar parks, the state is actively leveraging its geographical advantages to harness solar power. Jai Prakash Shivahare, MD, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. said currently, Gujarat is having overall installed capacity of 28 plus gigawatt in renewables. Out of that, roughly 14.5 gigawatt is solar. And we are number one in solar rooftop in the country, where more than 50 percent contribution of residential solar rooftop is coming from the state of Gujarat. We have very supportive regime from the DISCOMs to promote residential solar rooftop. Besides, there is huge potential in our state. And under the RE policy 2023, Gujarat aims to install 100GW RE by 2030 and contribute in a big way in honorable PM's vision of 500GW RE by 2030. So we will contribute in a big way. Spread across over 5,000 acres, the Charanka Solar Park in Gujarat’s Patan district stands as a monumental achievement in India’s renewable energy landscape. With a capacity of over 600 MW, the park, otherwise a...