Union Minister Prahlad Joshi Inaugurates 435 MW Solar Plant in Rajasthan

Underscoring Rajasthan’s transformation to a global hub of clean energy, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Prahlad Joshi, said that the state is now a beacon of hope, energy independence, and self-reliance. The Minister was inaugurating the 435 megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project, developed by Zelestra India, in Rajasthan.

He described the Gorbea project as a shining example of what is possible through visionary leadership and honest intent. “With every megawatt we generate, we are not just producing power, we are building a New India,” he remarked, adding that the project reflects the speed and scale of change.

The Gorbea Solar Power Project, delivered in under eight months, spans 1250 acres and is backed by a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. It will generate 755 gigawatt hours of clean electricity annually, powering approximately 1.28 lakh homes and reducing nearly 7.05 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Shri Joshi noted that almost 70 percent of Rajasthan’s power capacity is now sourced from renewable energy, with over 35.4 gigawatts installed, 29.5 gigawatts from solar and 5.2 gigawatts from wind. He praised the state’s proactive role in India’s renewable energy growth.