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Gujarat Leads India's Green Energy Push with 42.5 GW, 16.5% of National Capacity

Gujarat has emerged as India's top contributor to renewable energy, with cumulative installations reaching 42.583 gigawatts, accounting for 16.50% of the country's total capacity. The state leads in wind power capacity and rooftop solar installations, with over 11 lakh such systems generating significant power. Key projects include the massive Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch, which is poised to be the world's largest. This green energy expansion, supported by progressive policies, has created an estimated 2.37 lakh direct and indirect jobs in the state.

Key Points: Gujarat's Renewable Energy Hits 42.5 GW, 16.5% of India's Total

  • Largest RE capacity in India at 42.583 GW
  • 1st in wind & rooftop solar installations
  • Home to world's largest Khavda RE Park
  • Created an estimated 2.37 lakh jobs
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Gujarat contributes 16.50% to India's renewable energy, cumulative installations reaches 42.583 GW

Gujarat leads India in renewable energy with 42.583 GW installed capacity, contributing 16.50% nationally. It ranks first in wind and rooftop solar, creating 2.37 lakh jobs.

"Gujarat had become the largest contributor to the country's renewable energy capacity - Gujarat CMO release"

Gandhinagar, January 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a national target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and introduced key initiatives to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, aiming for 50% of India's electricity to come from renewable energy by 2030, according to a release by the Chief Minister's office.

Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has set new benchmarks in renewable energy, contributing significantly to this national goal. As of Dec 31, 2025, Gujarat had become the largest contributor to the country's renewable energy capacity, with cumulative installations reaching 42.583 GW, accounting for 16.50% of India's total, the release said.

The state holds the top position in various renewable energy segments. It ranks 1st in total installed renewable energy capacity (42.583 GW). 1st in installed wind power capacity (14820.94 MW); 2nd in installed solar power capacity (25529.40 MW); and 1st in rooftop solar installations (over 11 lakh rooftop solar installations with 6412.80 MW, highlighting the state's diverse renewable energy portfolio.

Gujarat has emerged as a leader in solar energy, with 25529.40 MW of installed capacity as of Dec 2025. This includes 17771.21 MW from ground-mounted projects, 6412.80 MW from solar rooftop (through the Surya Gujarat 2073.65 MW, PM Surya Ghar Yojana 1913MW, Others 2267.04 MW), 1172.38 MW from hybrid projects, and 173.01 MW from off-grid systems, including PM KUSUM, the release stated.

Key solar parks include Charanka (749 MW), Radhanesda (700 MW), and Dholera (300 MW). The Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch, planned for 37.35 GW, has already achieved 11.33 GW, making it the world's largest renewable energy park. Gujarat has also crossed 11 lakh rooftop solar installations, generating 6412.80 MW across residential, commercial and industrial segments.

Since 2016, Gujarat has actively incentivised residential rooftop solar, continuing support until the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, contributing over 25% of the country's total rooftop solar installations. In agriculture, 12700 standalone off-grid solar water pumps were installed under Component B of PM KUSUM, generating 89.54 MW (as of Dec 2025).

Gujarat has been at the forefront of India's wind energy development since launching the country's first Wind Power Policy. As of Dec 2025, the State's installed wind capacity stands at 14820.94 MW, with Kutch contributing 7476.73 MW. Other key districts include Jamnagar (1867.65 MW), Devbhumi Dwarka (1281.26 MW), Amreli (973.85 MW), Rajkot (874.9 MW), Bhavnagar (618.8 MW), Morbi (568.6 MW), Surendranagar (456.6 MW), and Patan (208.20 MW).

Gujarat has also commissioned 2398.77 MW of wind-solar hybrid projects under the 2018 Hybrid Policy and the Gujarat RE Policy 2023. Over 80% of turbines are installed on government-allotted land, supported by robust infrastructure and evacuation systems. Based on Gujarat's installed capacities across renewable energy sectors, an estimated 2.37 lakh direct and indirect jobs have been created, the release said.

The Government of Gujarat has introduced a transparent and streamlined process for grid connectivity through the Akshay Urja Setu online portal, improving ease of doing business and enabling faster project implementation. Under the net metering regulations, the state has installed over 6.40 GWp of rooftop solar capacity, making it a national leader in this segment.

Gujarat's renewable energy expansion is backed by a comprehensive policy framework. Since the first Wind Power Policy in 1993, the state has introduced landmark policies, including the Solar Power Policies (2009, 2015, 2021), Waste-to-Energy and Small Hydel Policies (2016), and the Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy (2018).

The updated Waste-to-Energy Policy (2022), Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy-2025 (Effective 24 December 2025 to 31 December 2030) provide a unified framework for solar, wind, hybrid, distributed projects and BESS.

The 2023 policy has removed capacity restrictions, covers all project categories, outlines tariffs, grid charges, energy accounting, cross-subsidy and banking charges, and introduces the DREBP scheme, reinforcing Gujarat's leadership in clean energy.

According to the release, the 2025 policy aims to accelerate large-scale and distributed renewable energy by enabling on-demand connectivity, flexible commissioning timelines, repowering of old wind projects, and seamless integration of battery storage with solar, wind, and hybrid systems.

The policy promotes innovation through emerging RE technologies, private sector participation, RE manufacturing and recycling, and digital facilitation via the Akshay-Urja-Setu portal. It also strengthens consumer participation and sustainability through group/virtual net-metering, rooftop and agricultural solar, circular-economy measures, and green jobs and skill development.

Gujarat continues to innovate and expand its renewable energy landscape with ongoing and upcoming projects. As of Dec 2025, 5203 projects are underway, including 4992 solar projects (32.22 GW), 72 wind projects (15.00 GW), and 139 hybrid projects (21.15 GW), totalling 68.37 GW in the pipeline. At RE-INVEST 2024 in Gandhinagar, the state set ambitious targets, aiming for 105 GW by 2030, contributing 20% to India's 500 GW non-fossil energy goal.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the sustainability sector, these numbers are very impressive. The job creation figure of 2.37 lakh is crucial. Hope this green transition brings stable employment to many more families across India. The policy framework seems robust.
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Priya S
Over 11 lakh rooftop solar installations! That's the real story here. When common people adopt solar, that's when real change happens. My uncle in Ahmedabad got it under the Surya Ghar Yojana and his electricity bill is almost zero. More awareness is needed in other states.
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Rohit P
While the achievement is commendable, I hope the environmental impact on places like Kutch is being monitored carefully. Large solar and wind farms can affect local ecosystems. Development should be sustainable in the true sense, not just in name.
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Karthik V
Gujarat has always been a business-friendly state, and this shows in their RE policy too. The Akshay Urja Setu portal for easier connectivity is a great step. Ease of doing business attracts investment. Other states should learn from this model.
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Meera T
The focus on agriculture through the PM KUSUM scheme is very important. 12,700 solar pumps is a good start. Farmers can become energy-independent and even sell surplus power. This can be a game-changer for rural economies if scaled up properly.

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