Gujarat Takes First Place in Global Renewable Energy Expo Awards

For the first time, the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo was hosted outside of Delhi, in Gujarat. Gujarat was the best-performing state, taking home the most honors for its efforts in the field of renewable energy.

Success Of Renewable Energy In Gujarat

• Gujarat in top three Indian states on renewable energyividad• The commoditisation of capacity may allow for easier and lowercost financing.
• Top Renewable Energy Quantity and Wind Power Producer
• Second largest in Solar Power and Rajasthan being the star performer.
• Leading states after Delhi are Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Leadership and Vision

• Mission 100 GW of Renewable Energy in Gujarat and Gujarat Energy Vision 2047 introduced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
• Renewable energy infrastructure projected to get a leg-up with major investment deals worth over ?500 billion signed
• Energy security, clean energy and net-zero carbon emissions.

Assistance from Federal Government

• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lauds Gujarat's renewable energy capacity.
• The state of Gujarat, one of the major contributors in facilitating PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, is helping install 350000 rooftop solar systems across the country.