Prime Highlights:
- Gujarat leads India in renewable energy development, adding 8.5 GW of capacity between January and September 2025, the highest among all states.
- The state’s progressive policies and focus on green manufacturing and battery storage position it as a national leader in clean energy.
Key Facts:
- Gujarat’s renewable energy potential reached 40 GW by September 2025, with additions of 3.23 GW in H1 2023 and 7.62 GW in H1 2024.
- The state’s solar ecosystem benefits from skilled manpower, significant investment in solar manufacturing, and an efficient online connectivity system for solar plants.
Background
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Gujarat is the top state in India in renewable energy development, with 8.5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity having been added between January and September 2025. This is the highest addition by any state during this period.
Data from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) shows that Gujarat has increased its renewable energy by 3.23 GW in the first half of 2023 and 7.62 GW in the first half of 2024. This initiative served to increase the overall renewable energy potential of the state to 40 GW by September 2025.
Jai Prakash Shivahare, managing director of GUVNL, said, “Gujarat has led the way in renewable energy thanks to progressive policies. More capacity means consumers benefit directly. The state is also promoting green manufacturing and is preparing to lead in battery storage.”
Kunj Shah, chairman of the energy committee at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), said the state has built a strong solar energy ecosystem with skilled manpower. “Gujarat has seen large investment in solar manufacturing over the last decade. An online system for granting connectivity to solar plants has made developers more confident, helping both captive generators and independent power producers,” he added.
As it continues to support renewable energy, green manufacturing, and supportive policies, Gujarat will continue to be a national leader in clean energy and lead other states to emulate.
