Green Energy Parks of 50 GW Planned in Rajasthan, Gujarat

The government will set up ultramega renewable energy parks of a total of 50 gigawatt (GW) in Gujarat and Rajasthan in what could be the world’s largest renewable energy investment programme, people familiar with the development said. Industry majors such as Tata Power called it a quantum leap for green energy while experts also said the initiative poses a formidable threat to thermal power plants.

In a letter to all solar and wind developers, the new and renewable energy ministry said land would be made available for setting up solar, wind and wind hybrid plants and that the proposed parks have necessary clearances from state governments and the defence ministry, sources said. The ministry has identified Khavada in Gujarat and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for renewable energy parks of 25,000 megawatt each, they said.

The ministry also said that the power ministry will be requested to strengthen transmission to these locations within 24 months for evacuation of power from these parks, they said. The government is already working on a 50 GW battery storage manufacturing plan.

Renewable energy firms have hailed the move and said setting up of such large capacity in phases is possible. Tata Power managing director Praveer Sinha said it is a great opportunity to leapfrog India’s quest for clean energy.

Source: Energy Infra Post

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