Rajasthan’s Green Energy Ambition: Aiming for 125 GW of Renewables by 2030 – EQ
In Short : Rajasthan is leading India’s clean energy shift with a target of 125 GW renewable capacity by 2030, including 65 GW solar. Backed by strong policies, solar parks, and global investments from Tata and Adani, the state is harnessing its vast desert potential. Balancing growth with conservation, Rajasthan is a key player in India’s 500 GW non-fossil energy goal.
In Detail : Rajasthan is emerging as a key force in India’s renewable energy transformation, playing a crucial role in the country’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. With abundant sunlight and vast desert land, the state is ideally positioned to lead the solar energy revolution.
The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023, sets a goal of 90 GW renewable capacity by 2030, including 65 GW from solar and 15 GW from wind-solar hybrid sources. The recently introduced Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024, takes this further with a more ambitious goal of 125 GW by 2029-30.
To support these targets, Rajasthan has introduced policies that promote a favorable environment for clean energy projects. Efforts include the development of solar parks, expanded transmission networks, and integration of battery energy storage systems to improve grid reliability and efficiency.
Major global investors are contributing to the state’s green push. Tata Power has committed to investing around $14.3 billion to develop 10 GW of renewable energy in Rajasthan. The Adani Group is also investing over $88 billion to create a 100 GW integrated green energy ecosystem in the state.
Rajasthan’s natural advantage lies in its solar potential, estimated at 142 GW. Projects like the massive Bhadla Solar Park, with over 2,200 MW of installed capacity, showcase the state’s commitment to leveraging this resource and becoming a renewable energy powerhouse.
However, rapid development must also consider environmental impact. Expanding solar and wind infrastructure requires careful planning to protect local ecosystems, such as the habitat of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Rajasthan’s clean energy journey is one of both great promise and responsibility.
