Rajasthan & Gujarat enjoy higher share in solar power projects under implementation.

Rajasthan and Gujarat account for a major portion of the solar power projects that are under implementation in the country.

Industry analysts say that the preference of the States depends upon the respective State Government’s efforts and the availability of high-generation potential sites for developers.

As of February this year, a cumulative solar power capacity of 64.38 GW has been installed in the country. In addition, solar projects of about 52 GW capacity are under implementation.

Of the 52 GW under execution, Rajasthan is implementing 23 GW of capacity, which are expected to be commissioned between March 2023 and November 2026, according to the data provided by Union New and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh at the Lok Sabha.

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