Google and ReNew Energy Sign Agreement for 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Google-ReNew signed agreement for 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan; to generate 425,000 MWh annually from 2026.
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Key Points for RAS
- ReNew Energy signed long-term agreement with Google to develop 150 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
- Google will procure energy attributes to address its Scope 3 (value chain) emissions
- Project scheduled for 2026 commissioning, expected to generate 425,000 MWh annually
- ReNew's commercial and industrial portfolio expands to 2.7 GW
- Rajasthan is India's leading solar state with over 22 GW installed solar capacity
ReNew Energy Global Plc announced a long-term agreement with Google to develop a new 150 megawatt (MW) solar power project in Rajasthan. Under the agreement, Google will procure the project's energy attributes from ReNew to address its value chain (Scope 3) emissions.
The project, scheduled for commissioning in 2026, is expected to generate approximately 425,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to powering over 360,000 Indian households. With this agreement, ReNew's committed commercial and industrial portfolio expands to 2.7 gigawatts (GW). Rajasthan is India's leading solar state with over 22 GW of installed solar capacity. The deal underscores growing corporate procurement of renewable energy in India's climate goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is the Google and ReNew Energy 150 MW solar project agreement in Rajasthan and why is it significant?
ReNew Energy Global Plc announced a long-term agreement with Google to develop a new 150 MW solar power project in Rajasthan. Under the agreement, Google will procure the project's energy attributes from ReNew to address its value chain (Scope 3) emissions.
2 Who announced the agreement and when does the project become operational?
ReNew Energy Global Plc announced the agreement; the project is scheduled for commissioning in 2026 and is expected to generate about 425,000 MWh of clean electricity annually.
3 Does this agreement replace an earlier scheme?
This is a long-term agreement to enable a new solar project; it does not replace any earlier law or scheme. Google will procure the project's energy attributes to address its Scope 3 (value chain) emissions.
4 What new clean-energy capacity does the agreement add?
The project is scheduled for 2026 commissioning, is expected to generate about 425,000 MWh annually and expands ReNew's commercial and industrial portfolio to 2.7 GW.
5 What are India's targets or goals related to this agreement?
Rajasthan is India's leading solar state with over 22 GW installed solar capacity.
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