Gujarat’s power capacity reaches 51,869 MW, renewable energy projects ….

Gujarat’s power capacity reaches 51,869 MW, renewable energy projects underway. Gujarat is now developing the world’s largest renewable energy park with a capacity of 37.35 GW. In 2023-24, Gujarat generated 1,49,094 million units of electricity, while the first six months of 2024-25 have already seen production reaching 93,067 MW. The Gujarat government is now accelerating its shift towards renewable energy, with plans to implement solar, wind, and hybrid power projects totalling 37,350 MW by 2026. The initiative, requiring an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore, will be spearheaded by Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), designated as the nodal agency. The state has allocated 74,700 hectares in Khawda, Kutch, to six developer companies to help with the expansion of its solar power capacity. In Dholera, a 1,000 MW UMSPP spread over 9,800 hectares is underway. The first 700 MW Ultra Mega Solar Power Project (UMSPP) has been approved on 1,392 hectares in Radhanesda, Vav taluka, with work completed for the 2024/25 period.

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