The Gujarat government on Wednesday rolled out the renewable energy policy with an aim to generate 50 per cent of power through renewable energy sources by 2030.
The Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy-2023 was unveiled by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the presence of Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai in Gandhinagar, said a state government release. It will remain in effect till 2028.
The state government expects to attract investment of neary Rs 5 lakh crore in the renewable energy sector with the help of this policy, said the release, adding that an estimated 36 GW of solar and 143 GW of wind capacity will be harnessed.