Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced plans to establish a Green GIDC where industries will operate solely on green energy supplied by the state government. The initiative aims to position Gujarat at the forefront of sustainable industrial growth. Patel highlighted the global shift toward renewable energy and emphasised that 50 per cent of the MoUs signed during the last Vibrant Gujarat Summit were in the green energy sector. As of 2024, the state has an installed renewable energy capacity of over 52 GW, with solar power contributing approximately 18 GW and wind energy accounting for around 10 GW. The Gujarat government has introduced policies such as the Solar Power Policy 2021, which encourages rooftop solar installations and large-scale solar parks. Under this initiative, over 2.5 lakh households have adopted rooftop solar, generating nearly 2.6 GW of power. The state’s Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy has also accelerated the development of hybrid renewable projects, optimising energy generation and grid stability. In addition to power generation, Gujarat is investing in green hydrogen production, aiming to become a hub for clean fuel.