Study Says Renewables Can Cut Power Costs, Boost Jobs in Rajasthan
What Happened
A study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) says Rajasthan could save up to ₹8,500 crore in power procurement costs by 2030 if it meets future electricity needs through renewable energy and battery storage instead of adding 3,200 MW of new coal capacity. The report estimates the clean-energy route could also generate about ₹3,500 crore in additional revenue for state discoms through surplus power sales.
Key Takeaways
The study suggests renewables-plus-storage can meet Rajasthan's reliability needs at a lower cost while attracting around ₹60,000 crore in investment and creating nearly 27,000 jobs by 2030. It argues that future power planning should focus on grid flexibility and overall system costs rather than adding more coal capacity.