Gujarat’s Green Energy Vision Advances With Khavda Wind-Solar Hybrid Park

This ambitious project is set to cost around ₹1.50 lakh crore, and when complete, it will have the capacity to generate a massive 37,350 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, making it one of the largest projects of its kind anywhere.

As per a senior official from the state's Energy Department, the government has allocated 74,700 hectares of un-surveyed land near the international border in the Kutch district make this 37.35 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy park a reality. GPCL is the nodal agency for the project.

S.J. Haider, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Petrochemicals Department, confirmed that key industry players—including Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL), Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL), NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), Sarjan Realities Private Limited (SRPL), and Adani Power Limited (APL)—are engaged in the development of green energy infrastructure on the allocated land.

The Roads and Buildings Department has also completed a new 30.6 km approach road to make transportation and logistics smoother, and the team is working on the essential infrastructure to support the park. The target is to have the full power capacity up and running by December 2026. Infact, AGEL has successfully commissioned a 2,250 MW power project, including 2,000 MW of solar and 250 MW of wind energy.

GPCL isn’t just focused on Khavda. The corporation is also leading other big solar projects across Gujarat:

Charanka Solar Park With Battery Energy Storage System

To make clean energy available around the clock acros Gujarat, a new 5 MW solar project is being developed at this park, along with a battery energy storage system (BESS) of around 12 to 15 MW. The idea is to store excess solar power during the day and use it when the sun is not shining. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is nearly complete, and a technical expert will be brought on board soon to guide the next phase.

Another battery system, costing ₹20 crore, is already in place. It helps store surplus solar energy from mid-day and supplies it during high-demand evening hours. The system helps address grid underutilisation and critical grid management issues.

Radhanesda Solar Park (Phase 1)

Located in Banaskantha, this project is planned for 700 MW planned across 1,392 hectares. It’s another important piece of Gujarat’s solar ambitions, aimed at tapping into the strong sunlight the region gets almost year-round.

Radhanesda Ultra Mega Solar Power Park (Phase 2) 

With the first phase is in motion, the second phase is picking up steam under the leadership of GPCL Chairman S.J. Haider and Managing Director Arun Mahesh Babu. It will add another 500 MW. This one also includes a battery storage system—important because solar power is not always available when people need it most. GPCL has already sorted out the paperwork with key departments like Forest, BSF,  and Revenue. Some early ground studies are already happening, and construction on the roads and other basic infrastructure is likely to start soon.

Dholera Solar Park

It has recently got in-principle approval and is still in the early stages. When finished, it is expected to generate 1,000 MW. The land in question, around 9,8000 hectares of unused terrain, is in the Ahmedabad district. There is a lot of potential here for scaling up further. 

Modhera Solar Energy Project

This project is more about showing what solar power can mean for daily life. The idea is to turn Modhera into Inida’s first solar-powered village. That means rooftop panels on homes, a reliable supply of clean energy for locals, and a blueprint other villages might follow later.

Power Supply to Green Energy Data Centres

As more things go online—like banking, work, and streaming—tech companies need bigger spaces to store all that data. But now, they are also trying to reduce carbon footprints and earn green labels. For this, the companies prefer green energy-based data centres. A data storage centre has been set up near urban areas to supply non-conventional power during peak demand hours. It is built to supply clean energy, even when demand is high.

Gujarat’s Energy Future Looks Bright

In places like Khavda and Dholera, solar panels and wind turbines are going up fast. There is also work on energy storage, though it is still early days. Gujarat is surely betting on cleaner energy to power the future. Whether others follow suit remains to be seen.