: Map of Indias Top Renewable Energy Projects, Including Worlds Largest Solar Park #IndiaNEWS #Energy This article is part of a deep dive to celebrate Environment Day by highlighting individual and

Map of Indias Top Renewable Energy Projects, Including Worlds Largest Solar Park #IndiaNEWS #Energy
This article is part of a deep dive to celebrate Environment Day by highlighting individual and community action that leads to large scale impact on the planet. ItStartsWithMe is the second chapter of ‘Shaping Sustainability’, an exclusive series by The Better India, to give our readers an in-depth understanding of how Indians are making sustainability a priority in all walks of life. Find more stories from the series here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow that India’s goal is to achieve a lofty capacity of 500 GW of renewable energy by the year 2030.
So, from the Puga Geothermal Energy Project in the North to the South’s Pavagada Solar Park, the country is ensuring that the benefits of renewable energy are reaped in every part.
Here is a brief look at these projects.

1. Puga Geothermal Energy Project, Ladakh
Owing to the geographical disposition of Ladakh, and the abundance of hot springs and rivers in the Puga Valley, this region is ideal for harnessing geothermal energy. Once completed, the project will be India’s first geothermal power plant.
The MoU for the project was signed on 6 February 2021 and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) took up operations post that. The project will be commissioned by the end of 2022.
Set to be conducted in three phases — drilling of wells, exploration of the geothermal reservoir and commercial development of the geothermal plant, the energy that is harnessed will be used for electricity generation in the area.
2. Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan
Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan (Picture source: Government of Rajasthan)
A recipient of intense solar irradiation that goes up to 5. 72kWh/m²/day, the Bhadla village in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has plenty of barren land making it an ideal location for a solar plant.
The construction of the 2. 25 GW solar complex began in July 2015, with the first phase being commissioned in October 2018. The Rs 98. 5 billion project is a joint effort of Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company Limited (RSPDCL), Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan and Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan.
Once completed, the park will have more than 30 solar power plants that will contribute to India’s solar initiatives.
3. Jaisalmer Wind Park, Jaisalmer
The area of the project construction in Rajasthan is set to have wind farm sites and is the countrys second-largest onshore wind project.
The Wind Power Project Jaisalmer (WPPJ) was started in 2001 and is being developed by Suzlon Energy in Jaisalmer. It is set to have a budget of Rs 302. 50 crore under the EPC contract and Rs 47. 55 crore under the O&M contract.
4. Rewa Solar Project, Madhya Pradesh
The project is spread across the Gurh Tehsil in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh and is being developed by the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL).