THE GREEN MAKEOVER

The Gujarat government has its eyes set on the future of energy, it seems.

- Jumana Shah

Of its current installed renewable energy (RE) capacity of 21.6 GW, half has been developed only in the past four years. Now, the state hopes to encourage investment in the renewables sector through a comprehensive policy that covers a range of areas. On October 4, the Gujarat government rolled out its Renewable Energy Policy, 2023-2028, which lays down—in sync with the national target—2030 as the deadline for meeting 50 per cent of the state’s energy needs through RE sources. The state hopes to attract investment worth Rs 5 lakh crore in the sector and harness 36 GW of solar capacity and 143 GW of wind capacity through the new rules, which will cover all ground-mounted solar, roof-top solar, floating solar, canal top solar, wind, rooftop wind and wind-hybrid projects.