Maharashtra Aims for 52% Renewable Energy Sources by 2030: CM

23 Dec 2024

At the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that by 2030, almost 52% of the state's energy will be sourced from renewables.

"At present, 9 lakh agriculture pumps are in use in the state, and those who request them will be provided solar pumps by giving them connections within three months," he said, while reassuring the farmers that the government has launched projects to generate 16,000 MW of solar power in the state.

To date, the government has successfully installed 667 MW of this energy, with a target of achieving 16,000 MW by 2026. This will provide farmers with reliable daytime electricity, as highlighted by Fadnavis. The project also reduces the industry's cross-subsidy burden, offering electricity at more affordable rates. Furthermore, it promotes greater participation of women in the workforce, benefiting 2 million women across the state. Additionally, farmers can earn extra income by leasing unused land for solar projects, generating ?1.25 lakh / hectare annually.

The state aims to provide a 1,000 MW daytime electricity supply to farmers across the region by the end of the month under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. MSEDCL Managing Director Lokesh Chandra stated that distributed renewable energy projects have already been initiated in 19 districts. "The implementation is moving forward smoothly, with 55 MW (13 projects) already commissioned. We are commissioning one project each day," he said.