From January to July 2023, electricity generation in Rajasthan increased by 4.4 TWh compared to the same period in 2022. The increase in power generation was entirely fuelled by growth in solar and wind. As a result, the carbon emissions intensity of power produced in Rajasthan in July 2023 was 422 gCO2e/kWh, 10% lower than in July 2022.
The state of Rajasthan has pushed for deployment of solar and wind power fleets by administering its Solar Energy Policy and Wind Hybrid Energy Policy in 2019. In addition, the rise in demand for clean power in other states such as Delhi is attracting investments in Rajasthan, a state that boasts the highest solar potential across the country.
From January to July 2023, Rajasthan added 1.7 GW of solar and 0.5 GW of wind capacity. As of July 2023, Rajasthan’s solar and wind capacity stood at 23 GW, accounting for 20% of India’s solar and wind capacity.. Expansion of solar and wind has made Rajasthan a top supplier of clean electricity in India. Meanwhile, fossil generation capacity – coal and gas – showed no change since 2022.
As a nation, India generated over 70% of its electricity from fossil fuels throughout 2023 (up to July), and 77% of its electricity across the whole of 2022.