ऊर्जा संसाधन – Rajasthan GK

Chhabra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant is located in Baran district and is one of Rajasthan's largest coal-based power plants.

Bhadla Solar Park, located in Jodhpur, is one of the world's largest solar parks with a total installed capacity of 2245 MW.

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) was formed in August 2002 by the merger of Rajasthan State Power Corporation Limited (RSECL) and Rajasthan Energy Development Agency (REDA).

Rajasthan's first wind power plant was established in Amarasagar, Jaisalmer.

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is part of the Chambal River Valley Project and is an important hydroelectric power generation center in Rajasthan.

The contribution of renewable energy to Rajasthan's total installed power capacity has exceeded 60%, making it a leader in renewable energy.

Special emphasis is being placed on pumped storage projects in Rajasthan to balance the increasing share of renewable energy and maintain grid stability.

Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station is known as 'Modern Development Pilgrimage' and is located in Sriganganagar district.

Kota Super Thermal Power Station is situated on the bank of the Chambal River, which is one of Rajasthan's major thermal power plants.

The estimated wind energy potential in Rajasthan is approximately 127 GW, making it one of the leading wind energy producing states in the country.

Jaisalmer district is known as the 'Wind Energy City' in Rajasthan for wind energy, where several large wind energy projects are established.

Rajasthan's first solar power plant was established in Mathania, Jodhpur.

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) is the nodal agency for the development and implementation of renewable energy projects, especially Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects, in the state.

The Rajasthan Energy Policy 2025-26 aims to install 70 GW of solar energy capacity by 2030, which is a major part of the total renewable energy target.

Rajasthan is a leading state in solar energy production in India and remains in the first position as per 2026 figures.

The Rajasthan Energy Policy 2025-26 aims to install 90 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar and wind energy being prominent.

The Rajasthan Energy Policy 2025-26 aims to install 20 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030.

The estimated solar energy potential in Rajasthan is approximately 142 GW, making it the state with the highest solar energy potential in the country.

Major lignite coal reserves in Rajasthan are found in Jodhpur (Merta Road, Kapurdi), Nagaur (Matasukh), and Barmer (Giral, Jalipa) districts.

Chhabra Thermal Power Project is located in Baran district, while Giral, Kapoordi, and Jalipa are lignite-based projects in Barmer district.