MP Aims For 500 GW Non-Fossil Energy By 2030

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state aims to generate 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030. He made this statement at the seventh International Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition-2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.

The state has made significant strides in renewable energy, energy storage, and green industrial development, emerging as one of the country's leading destinations for renewable energy. Through a comprehensive presentation at the conference, the state showcased its achievements and the steps it would take in the renewable energy sector.

The conference was attended by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy, along with policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts from India and abroad.

Yadav highlighted the state's progress in renewable energy, stating that its capacity has increased nearly 25-fold over the past 12 years, rising from 438 MW to more than 11,000 MW. He also mentioned the 750-MW Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Project, which set a national benchmark by achieving a solar tariff lower than coal-based power for the first time in India.

The 1,500-MW Agar-Shajapur-Neemuch solar project has achieved a record-low solar tariff of Rs 2.14 per unit and supplies green energy to the Indian Railways across eight states. Additionally, the 440-MW Solar and 880-MWh battery energy storage project at Morena remains the state's first project of its kind to secure power purchase agreements through competitive bidding.

Work is ongoing on four-hour, six-hour, and 24-hour solar-plus-energy storage projects to ensure a reliable round-the-clock supply of renewable energy.

To demonstrate his commitment to clean energy and sustainable public transport, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav traveled from the airport to Shivaji Stadium via the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line to attend the conference.

The state's focus on renewable energy is expected to have a significant impact on the country's energy landscape. With its ambitious target of generating 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030, Madhya Pradesh is poised to become a leader in the renewable energy sector.

The conference provided a platform for the state to showcase its achievements and plans for the future, and it is likely to attract more investment and attention to the state's renewable energy sector.

In conclusion, Madhya Pradesh's aim to generate 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030 is a significant step towards a sustainable energy future. The state's progress in renewable energy and its commitment to clean energy and sustainable public transport are expected to have a positive impact on the environment and the economy.