Rajasthan crossed a significant renewable energy milestone as the state's installed solar capacity under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme — specifically Components A and C — touched 2,001 MW. A newly commissioned 1.82 MW solar plant in Kolada, Sawai Madhopur district, pushed the cumulative tally past this threshold. Rajasthan leads in Component-A solar capacity installations nationally, underscoring the state's strategic role in India's goal of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
Rajasthan: PM-KUSUM Solar Capacity Crosses 2,001 MW Milestone in State
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Rajasthan crossed a significant renewable energy milestone as the state's installed solar capacity under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme — specifically Components A and C — touched 2,001 MW. A newly commissioned 1.82 MW solar plant in Kolada, Sawai Madhopur district, pushed the cumulative tally past this threshold. Rajasthan leads in Component-A solar capacity installations nationally, underscoring the state's strategic role in India's goal of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
Key facts
- Rajasthan's PM-KUSUM solar capacity crossed 2,001 MW milestone under Components A and C.
- A newly commissioned 1.82 MW solar plant in Kolada, Sawai Madhopur pushed the cumulative tally past the threshold.
- Rajasthan leads nationally in Component-A solar capacity installations.
- The achievement supports India's goal of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
- PM-KUSUM promotes decentralised solar energy on agricultural and barren land.
- Rajasthan's strategic role in India's renewable energy transition is underscored by this milestone.
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The 1.82 MW solar plant that pushed Rajasthan past the 2,001 MW PM-KUSUM milestone was commissioned in which district?
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A newly commissioned 1.82 MW solar plant in Kolada village, Sawai Madhopur district, pushed Rajasthan's cumulative PM-KUSUM tally (Components A and C) past the 2,001 MW threshold. Rajasthan is advancing India's 500 GW renewable target for 2030.
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Frequently asked questions
What is PM-KUSUM and which components led Rajasthan's 2,001 MW milestone?
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) is a central government scheme promoting decentralised solar energy on agricultural and barren land. Rajasthan's 2,001 MW milestone was achieved under Components A and C of the scheme, with the state leading nationally in Component-A installations.
Which solar plant pushed Rajasthan's PM-KUSUM capacity past the 2,001 MW threshold?
A newly commissioned 1.82 MW solar plant in Kolada, Sawai Madhopur district was the installation that pushed Rajasthan's cumulative PM-KUSUM solar capacity past the 2,001 MW milestone.
What is India's renewable energy target for 2030 and how does Rajasthan contribute?
India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Rajasthan, with its vast land area and high solar irradiance, leads nationally in PM-KUSUM Component-A solar installations and plays a strategic role in meeting this national target.
What are the different components of the PM-KUSUM scheme?
PM-KUSUM comprises three components: Component A for setting up decentralised grid-connected solar power plants on barren land (up to 2 MW), Component B for solarising individual irrigation pumps, and Component C for solarising grid-connected agriculture pumps. Rajasthan leads in Component A installations.
Why is Rajasthan considered strategically important for India's solar energy transition?
Rajasthan has India's highest solar irradiance levels, vast stretches of barren and semi-arid land, and strong state government commitment to renewable energy. Its leadership in PM-KUSUM Component-A installations and its overall renewable energy capacity make it central to India's 500 GW target by 2030.
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