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State lags in renewable energy generation despite huge potential
Ranchi: Jharkhand has made modest progress in renewable energy sector despite possessing ample resources, stated the 'Powering Progress: Jharkhand's renewable energy and storage potential' report released on the occasion of Renewable Energy Day on Wednesday.
The study by the Jharkhand Sustainable Just Transition Task Force and the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) assessed renewable energy potential across 24 districts of the state.
"Renewable sources contribute just seven per cent to the state's energy production. While Jharkhand has an estimated renewable energy and storage potential of 66 gigawatt (GW), its installed capacity stands at only 434 megawatts (MW) as of 2024-25 FY.
The gap between the potential and the actual energy generation was due to the lack of detailed and actionable research at the block and district levels," the report stated.
Out of the 66 GW energy potential, the state has an estimated potential of 46 GW from various renewable energy technologies and 20 GW from pumped hydro energy storage. Giridih, Ranchi, Gumla, West Singhbhum, Hazaribag, Palamu, and Chatra districts were identified as high-potential areas for generation of renewable energy and integrated renewable energy planning with district-specific targets for renewable energy were recommended.
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Task force chairperson AK Rastogi said, "The report presents the first of its kind comprehensive, high-resolution assessment of renewable energy potential across all 24 districts of Jharkhand, which can provide a transformative opportunity redefining the state's economic and environmental future. This assessment will fill the gap and demonstrate that the transition from coal-dependent energy systems to renewable sources is not just environmentally imperative but economically compelling, offering pathways to create green jobs while attracting investments in the state.
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Applauding the state govt's initiative, CEED CEO Ramapati Kumar said, "The state can ensure energy security, economic diversification, and climate resilience while setting a benchmark for eastern India's clean energy future by embracing its renewable potential. CEED is proud to provide steadfast support to the task force and the state govt in pursuit of low-carbon development pathways."
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