Rajasthan Leads India in Solar Power Growth with 22.63 GW Capacity
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Focus | Reviewed Transmission System Strengthening Scheme (Rs 14,147 crore) to evacuate solar power from Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer) and Gujarat (Surendranagar, Patan, Kutch). |
| Key Challenges | Prioritised resolving right-of-way (RoW), land acquisition, and expediting forest-related clearances for telecom infrastructure. |
| Solar Power in Rajasthan | Rajasthan ranks 1st in India with 22,860.73 MW installed solar capacity, highest annual growth rate of 18.63%, and 22,398 MW grid-connected renewable energy capacity in 2023. |
| Policy Goals | Rajasthan's Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 aims for 125 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, focusing on solar parks, rooftop solar, wind, hybrid, and green hydrogen initiatives. |
| Global Standing | India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany as of April 2025. |