Union minister flags off 435MW solar project
Gorbea Solar Power Project
, developed by
Zelestra India
, in Rajasthan. He said, "With every megawatt we generate, we are not just producing power, we are building a New India."
The Gorbea Solar Power Project, delivered in under eight months, spans 1,250 acres and is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with
Solar Energy Corporation of India
. Joshi noted that almost 70 per cent of Rajasthan's power capacity is now sourced from renewable energy, with over 35.4 gigawatts installed, 29.5 gigawatts from solar and 5.2 gigawatts from wind. He praised the state's proactive role in India's renewable energy growth.
The minister highlighted that the project has turned farmers into partners in India's energy journey, as the land used was leased from them, offering stable income. "Our farmers are no longer just food providers. They are now energy providers as well," he said.
Joshi lauded CM Bhajan Lal Sharma for accelerating policy and investment reforms. Rajasthan has adopted the
Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024
and operationalised the Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy. Investment commitments worth over ₹6.57 lakh crore were signed last year with a major focus on renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Under
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
, over 49,000 rooftop installations were completed in Rajasthan, with over ₹325 crore in subsidies disbursed. Joshi urged faster implementation, given the 2.7 lakh applications already received.
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