ReNew has commissioned a solar power project with a peak capacity of 1.3 GWp in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Spread across approximately 3,500 acres, the facility is expected to generate around 2,490 million units of electricity annually. According to the company, this output could meet the electricity needs of around 500,000 households.
The project uses solar panels entirely manufactured by ReNew, with 90% of them produced at its manufacturing facility in Jaipur. The electricity generated will be supplied within Rajasthan at a tariff of INR 2.18 per kWh.
The solar installation spans multiple villages in the Pokran and Bhaniyana tehsils of Jaisalmer district, including Rampuriya, Bhinajpura, Hastinapur, and Masuriya. The company estimates that the project will result in an annual reduction of approximately 2.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, based on a calculation of 936 grams of CO₂ per unit of electricity generated.
The land used for the project includes uncultivated plots leased from local communities. These agreements are expected to provide fixed income to landowners for a period of 25 years.
ReNew’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Sumant Sinha, said, “The state of Rajasthan has always been central to our growth story, with approximately 5 GW of our total operational capacity located here, backed by investments exceeding INR 21,000 crore. Additionally, we also have a 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Jaipur.”
ReNew is a decarbonization solutions provider with a focus on clean energy. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported a gross portfolio of 17.4 GW, comprising operational and under-development renewable energy projects. ReNew’s business activities span solar and wind power generation, energy storage, and related services. The company also operates manufacturing facilities, including a 4 GW solar module plant in Jaipur, Rajasthan.