Gujarat

Aerial photography of solar photovoltaic power plants in sunny weather

The world’s largest clean energy plant is now under construction in the Indian state of Gujarat

March 20, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

Situated just 12 miles from one of the world’s most dangerous borders separating India and Pakistan, Adani Green Energy Ltd.’s gargantuan new park will cover more than 200 square miles once completed. At a cost of about $20 billion USD, it will likely be the world’s biggest renewable park when it is finished in about five years, and should generate enough clean electricity to power 16 million Indian homes.

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Asiatic lions in India upgraded from endangered to vulnerable status in conversation win

March 11, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

In its recent report, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reclassified the Asiatic lion from “endangered” to “vulnerable,” signifying a significant improvement in their conservation status. This is a major win for Gujarat, India, the world’s sole home of these big cats.

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Mukesh Ambani invests over $80 billion into green energy

January 21, 2022 | By Megan Richardson | Change Milestones by Kindling, Good News Links

Mukesh Ambani, chairman for the conglomerate Reliance Industries and India’s richest person, is spending over $80 billion on renewable power projects, which will not only help reduce emissions but generate climate-friendly jobs.

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ArcelorMittal plans $9 billion renewable energy investment in India

September 13, 2021 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

One of the world’s largest mining and steel manufacturing companies has announced grand plans to develop renewable energy assets in India, possibly including a 4.5 GW, $2.6 billion solar park in Rajasthan.

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India plans enormous 41.5 GW hybrid wind & solar power park

December 9, 2020 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

For perspective, that is almost as much solar as is currently installed in the entire United States.

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India completes its first solar park

April 16, 2012 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links, Past Progress

Inaugurated in 2012 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi, it was home to about 250 MW capacity initially. In April 2012, a total of 214 megawatts had been commissioned. It also became the world’s third largest photovoltaic power station. 345 MW had been installed by March 2016. So far, the park has witnessed investments of Rs 5,365 crore and generated 3,441 million units till date.

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