Rajasthan and Gujarat Leading India's Renewable Energy Transition
Key Ideas
- India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, with Rajasthan and Gujarat playing pivotal roles in this transition.
- Rajasthan boasts 29,981 MW of installed renewable capacity, focusing on solar energy and targeting 90 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, alongside promoting green hydrogen production.
- Gujarat, with 29,524 MW of renewable capacity, is emphasizing solar rooftop systems and plans to produce 3 million metric tonnes of hydrogen by 2030 through its Green Hydrogen Policy.
- Both states are addressing challenges like grid modernization, battery storage, and environmental concerns, aiming to support India's sustainable energy future through green tariffs and infrastructure development.
India is on a trajectory to become the largest energy consumer by 2050, driven by rapid economic growth and urbanization. To mitigate the environmental impact, India pledged at COP26 to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2070. Rajasthan and Gujarat are at the forefront of this transition, leveraging their natural resources and supportive policies. Rajasthan, with significant solar energy potential, has already installed 29,981 MW of renewable capacity, aiming for 90 GW by 2030 and promoting green hydrogen production. Gujarat, known for its renewable energy potential, has 29,524 MW of capacity and plans to produce 3 million metric tonnes of hydrogen by 2030. Both states are enhancing grid infrastructure, expanding distributed renewable energy, and focusing on battery storage. Challenges such as transmission infrastructure and financial health of utilities persist, but the states are implementing strategies like green tariffs and infrastructure funds to overcome these hurdles. By prioritizing sustainability, Rajasthan and Gujarat are driving India towards a greener energy future.
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India
Utilities
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Solar Energy
Grid Modernization
COP26
Green Policies
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