Published: 25 December 2025Carbon CreditsRajasthan
Google and ReNew Energy Sign Agreement for 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
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.
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Q: Examine the Google-ReNew Energy 150 MW solar agreement in Rajasthan, generating 425,000 MWh annually, and its contribution to corporate Scope 3 emissions and India's renewable-energy leadership.
Answer (50 words):
ReNew Energy Global and Google signed a long-term agreement for a 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan addressing Google's Scope 3 emissions. Commissioning in 2026, it generates approximately 425,000 MWh annually, powering over 360,000 Indian households. ReNew's commercial portfolio expands to 2.7 GW; Rajasthan leads India with 22 GW installed solar capacity.
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Google and ReNew Energy signed an agreement for a solar project of what capacity in Rajasthan?
Explanation · Correct answer CReNew Energy and Google signed an agreement for a 150 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, expected to generate approximately 425,000 MWh of clean electricity annually.
Frequently asked questions
What agreement did ReNew Energy Global Plc announce with Google for Rajasthan?
ReNew Energy Global Plc announced a long-term agreement with Google to develop a new 150 megawatt solar power project in Rajasthan.
What will Google procure from ReNew under the solar project agreement?
Under the agreement, Google will procure the project's energy attributes from ReNew to address its value chain, or Scope 3, emissions.
When is the Rajasthan solar project scheduled for commissioning and how much electricity is it expected to generate?
The project is scheduled for commissioning in 2026 and is expected to generate approximately 425,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to powering over 360,000 Indian households.
How does the Google agreement affect ReNew's portfolio and what solar capacity does Rajasthan have?
With this agreement, ReNew's committed commercial and industrial portfolio expands to 2.7 GW. Rajasthan is India's leading solar state with over 22 GW of installed solar capacity.
