Lok Sabha Question No. 757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Solar Power Capacity in Rajasthan
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.757 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## SOLAR POWER CAPACITY IN RAJASTHAN

†757. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a)  the  total  installed  power  capacity  (MW/GW)  currently  in  Rajasthan  along  with  the increase therein during the last five years;

(b)  whether new transmission lines, Grid Sub Stations and Green Energy Corridors are being developed in a phased manner to connect solar projects to the power grid in the State and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  any  grid  connectivity  issues  have  been  identified  in  Rajasthan's  solar production areas such as Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Churu and Phalodi and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether there is any plan on implementing battery storage systems pumped hydro storage  or  grid  stabilization  technology  for  solar  energy  intergradation  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and

(e) whether the Government is working towards any major investment policy reforms or international collaborations to develop Rajasthan as a national green energy hub and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a): As on 31.10.2025, the total installed Generation Capacity of Rajasthan was 54.77 GW. The installed Generation Capacity of Rajasthan was 22.02 GW on 31.03.2020. During the last five years i.e. from 31.03.2020 to 31.10.2025, 32.75 GW generation capacity has been added in Rajasthan. The yearly installed Generation Capacity of Rajasthan  from 31.03.2020 to 31.10.2025 is given at Annexure-I.

(b): For creation of transmission infrastructure, Intra State Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 10 States including Rajasthan. Under GEC Phase-I, 1,054 ckm transmission lines and 1,915 MVA capacity substations for evacuation of approx. 2,400 MW of Renewable Energy (RE) has been commissioned in Rajasthan.

Under  GEC  Phase-II,  659  ckm  of  transmission  lines  and  2,191  MVA  capacity substations for evacuation of 2,478 MW RE capacity is under implementation.

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The details of transmission lines developed/ being developed under GEC-I and GECII are given at Annexure-II.

(c) :   There  are  total  of  33  Inter  State  Transmission  System  (ISTS)  projects  under construction in  Rajasthan  for  strengthening  the  grid  infrastructure  and  facilitating  RE evacuation from the State. According to Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. (CTUIL), connectivity  applications  of  about  133  GW  have  been  received  on  ISTS  in  various  RE complexes of Rajasthan. Accordingly, transmission system for about 73 GW capacity have been evolved and are under various stages of implementation and for balance 60 GW capacity, transmission scheme is yet to be evolved.

Further, according to State Government of Rajasthan, intra state RE connectivity has been granted by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL) as per the application received.

(d) :   In order to ensure Grid stability and facilitate integration of variable Renewable Energy, a total of 73.93 GW/ 411.40 GWh energy storage capacity requirement comprising of 47.24 GW/ 236.22 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity and 26.69 GW/ 175.18 GWh of Pumped Storage System (PSP) has been estimated by 2031-32. This energy storage capacity is expected to increase upto 470 GW/2674 GWh (360 GW/1984 GWh BESS and 110 GW/690GWh PSP) in the country due to larger amount of RE capacity addition to achieve the net zero target by 2070.

In Rajasthan, 1000 MW / 2000 MWh BESS is being established, of which 500 MW/ 1000  MWh  capacity  has  been  awarded  to  successful  developers  under  the  State Component with VGF support of ₹27 lakh per MWh, and the remaining 500 MW / 1000 MWh has been awarded by NVVN under the Central Component (CPSU Scheme) for installation in Rajasthan.

Further, under the PSDF Scheme, the Ministry of Power has allocated 4000 MWh BESS capacity to Rajasthan on 09.06.2025 with VGF support of ₹18 lakh per MWh. Out of this, Letter of Award (LOAs) for 1000 MW / 2000 MWh have been issued on 31.10.2025 by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUNL), while price bids has been opened for the remaining 500 MW / 2000 MWh.

In addition, under Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024 (RICEP-2024), 10 GW capacity is targeted by year 2030 for Energy Storage & Hydro Projects in the State. Presently under this policy, 2,450 MW solar capacity at Pugal Solar Power Park, along with 2450 MW/5000 MWH Energy Storage System capacity is being implemented.

(e) : State  Govt.  has  issued  Rajasthan  Integrated  Clean  Energy  Policy,  2024  (RICEP2024). This policy aims to provide a comprehensive action plan for establishing a Green Energy  eco  system  and  catalysing  a  systemic  response  to  the  opportunities  and challenges of this sector. Further, State has introduced Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS-2024) for investment including in RE in State to provide big boost to the renewable-energy (RE) sector.

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ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 757 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 *************

The  yearly  installed  Generation  Capacity  of  Rajasthan  from  31.03.2020  to 31.10.2025

| Year       |   Installed Generation Capacity (GW) |
|------------|--------------------------------------|
| 31-03-2020 |                                22.02 |
| 31-03-2021 |                                22.64 |
| 31-03-2022 |                                30.13 |
| 31-03-2023 |                                35.74 |
| 31-03-2024 |                                40.09 |
| 31-03-2025 |                                47.12 |
| 31-10-2025 |                                54.77 |

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## ANNEXURE-II

ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 757 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025

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Details of transmission lines developed/ being developed under GEC-I and GEC-II:

- I. Green Energy Corridor Phase-I:
- i. 400KV GSS at Jaisalmer-2 along with associated transmission lines.
- ii. 220kV GSS Chhatargarh along with associated lines.
- iii. 220 KV D/C Akal- Jaisalmer-2 line (75 Km ).
- iv. LILO of  one  circuit  of  400kV  D/C  Akal-Jodhpur  (new)  line  at  400kV  GSS Jaisalmer-2 (Approx. 10 kM).
- v. 1 No. 400kV Quad Moose feeder bay and 2 Nos. 220kV bays at 400kV GSS Jaisalmer-2.
- vi. Supply & ETC of (+) 3x500 MVA & (-) 2x315 MVA Power Transformers  at Akal & Jaisalmer-2.
- vii. Supply of 2x160 MVA, 220/132kV Transformer and 1x 40/50MVA 132/33KV Transformer and Supply of Conductor for transmission lines.
- II. Green Energy Corridor Phase-II:
- i. Construction of 400 kV GSS Udaipur along with associated transmission line  and  Construction  of  220  kV  GSS  Dungarpur  along  with  associated transmission lines.
- ii. Construction of 400 kV GSS Hanumangarh along with associated transmission line.
- iii. Construction  of  220/132  kV,  1X160  MVA  GSS  at  Dalot  (Upg.)  [Distt.Pratapgarh] alongwith Bay work and associated transmission lines.

Note:

GSS: Grid Sub-Stations

LILO: Line In Line Out

ETC: Erection, Testing & Commissioning

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