Jharkhand to build 1,000 solar villages under 4 GW plan by 2027

Jharkhand has planned to install 4 GW of solar by 2027, including 1,000 solar villages contributing 400 MW, despite major coal-based revenue reliance.

By Nandini Yelabaka 12 May 2025 in Project Bytes

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JREDA has estimated that 1,000 planned solar villages in Jharkhand could collectively generate up to 400 MW of power. Image Credit/Source: andreas160578/ Pixabay

The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has outlined a plan during a journalist workshop in Ranchi to support the state's energy transition. Jharkhand has set a target to install 4 GW of solar power by 2027, with 1,000 solar villages expected to contribute around 400 MW. The state faces structural challenges in this shift, as nearly one-third of its revenue comes from coal-related activities. With 18 coal-producing districts—the highest in India—Jharkhand’s move toward solar requires managing economic dependence on coal while planning for rural electrification and diversification of its energy mix.

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