**Executive Summary**
This document is a response from the Ministry of Power to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding the solar power capacity in Rajasthan, answered on December 4, 2025. It details the current installed power capacity, developments in transmission infrastructure, and plans for energy storage. Key dates include the installed capacity updates as of March 31, 2020, October 31, 2025 and future projections for energy storage capacity until 2031-32 and 2070.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Installed Power Capacity in Rajasthan:**
* As of October 31, 2025, the total installed generation capacity was 54.77 GW.
* From March 31, 2020 to October 31, 2025, 32.75 GW generation capacity has been added.
* Details of yearly installed capacity are provided in Annexure-I.
* **Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Scheme:**
* The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the Intra State GEC scheme in 10 states, including Rajasthan.
* GEC Phase-I: 1,054 ckm transmission lines and 1,915 MVA capacity substations have been commissioned to evacuate approximately 2,400 MW of Renewable Energy (RE).
* GEC Phase-II: 659 ckm of transmission lines and 2,191 MVA capacity substations are under implementation for evacuation of 2,478 MW RE capacity.
* Details of transmission lines developed/being developed under GEC-I and GEC-II are in Annexure-II.
* **Grid Connectivity:**
* 33 Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) projects are under construction to strengthen the grid infrastructure.
* Connectivity applications of approximately 133 GW have been received on ISTS. Transmission system for about 73 GW capacity have been evolved and are under various stages of implementation.
* Intra-state RE connectivity is granted by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL).
* **Energy Storage:**
* A total of 73.93 GW/411.40 GWh energy storage capacity is required by 2031-32, including 47.24 GW/236.22 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and 26.69 GW/175.18 GWh of Pumped Storage System (PSP).
* This energy storage capacity is expected to increase upto 470 GW/2674 GWh by 2070.
* 1000 MW / 2000 MWh BESS is being established, with 500 MW awarded under the State Component and 500 MW awarded by NVVN under the Central Component.
* Ministry of Power has allocated 4000 MWh BESS capacity with VGF support. Letter of Award for 1000 MW / 2000 MWh have been issued on 31.10.2025 by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUNL).
* **Policy and Investment:**
* Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024 (RICEP-2024) aims to establish a Green Energy eco system.
* 10 GW capacity is targeted by year 2030 for Energy Storage & Hydro Projects in the State under RICEP-2024.
* 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.
* Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS-2024) encourages investment in the renewable energy sector.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Ministry of Power**
**Impact:**
* Responsible for answering parliamentary questions and providing information on renewable energy developments.
* Oversees the allocation of BESS capacity under the PSDF scheme.
**Action Required:**
* Continue to monitor and facilitate the implementation of renewable energy projects and energy storage solutions in Rajasthan.
* **Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)**
**Impact:**
* Involved in the implementation of the Intra State Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme.
**Action Required:**
* Ensure the timely execution of GEC Phase-II and oversee the completion of transmission infrastructure projects.
* **Government of Rajasthan**
**Impact:**
* Plays a crucial role in promoting renewable energy investments and creating a conducive environment for green energy development.
* Implementing RICEP-2024 and RIPS-2024.
**Action Required:**
* Implement RICEP-2024 effectively and promote Rajasthan as a national green energy hub.
* **Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL)**
**Impact:**
* Responsible for granting intra-state RE connectivity.
* Issued Letter of Award for 1000 MW / 2000 MWh on 31.10.2025.
**Action Required:**
* Continue to facilitate RE connectivity as per received applications.
* **Renewable Energy Developers**
**Impact:**
* Opportunity to participate in the development of renewable energy projects and energy storage systems in Rajasthan.
**Action Required:**
* Explore investment opportunities under RIPS-2024 and participate in tenders for solar and energy storage projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Intra State Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme: A scheme implemented by MNRE for the creation of transmission infrastructure in 10 states, including Rajasthan, to connect solar projects to the power grid.
Rajasthan: The state where solar power capacity and related grid infrastructure are being developed, and the primary location of policy impact.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The ministry responsible for implementing the Intra State Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme.
Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024 (RICEP-2024): A policy issued by the State Government of Rajasthan to establish a Green Energy eco system.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): A key component for ensuring grid stability and facilitating the integration of variable Renewable Energy in Rajasthan.
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 GEC-
II 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 (RICEP-
2024). 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.
*******ANNEXURE-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 757
ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025
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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
*************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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