Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that the state government is taking proactive steps to achieve energy self-reliance. The aim is to transform Rajasthan from an energy-consuming state into an energy-producing powerhouse.
During a special session on battery energy storage at the Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas event, he highlighted that Rajasthan holds a prominent position on the national renewable energy map. The state is currently ranked first in the country for both solar and overall renewable energy capacity. He also emphasised that the expertise and global networks of Non-Resident Rajasthanis could play a key role in advancing the state’s energy initiatives.
Sharma stated that 23,386 hectares of land have been earmarked for renewable energy projects and parks, facilitating the development of approximately 10,202 MW of capacity. Moreover, 51,808 hectares have been allocated to the Renewable Energy Corporation and Power Generation Corporation for solar parks, with a projected capacity of 26,784 MW. He further highlighted that approvals have been granted for 964 MW of captive solar plants and 1,514 MW of other solar plants, which are expected to provide a reliable, long-term power supply to industries and major consumers.
He mentioned that, under the PM-KUSUM scheme (Components A and C), work orders have been issued for 5,002 solar projects, totalling a capacity of 10,533 MW. Out of these, 1,019 projects with a combined capacity of 2,272 MW have already been successfully installed. He also highlighted that Rajasthan holds t
