India inaugurates 435 MW Gorbea solar project

It can energise 1.28 lakh homes.

India has inaugurated the 435-megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan, increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity to 70%.

Developed by Zelestra India, the Gorbea Solar Power Project spans 1,250 acres and is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. It will generate 755 gigawatt hours of clean electricity annually, powering approximately 1.28 lakh homes and reducing nearly 7.05 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

With the completion of the project, Rajasthan is now sourcing 70% of its power capacity from renewable energy, with over 35.4 gigawatts (GW) installed, of which 29.5 GW come from solar and 5.2 GW from wind.

The Gorbea project uses advanced solar panels and over 1300 robotic cleaning units to maintain peak performance.

During construction, over 700 local workers were employed. The project was completed in under eight months, whilst the on-site substation and a 6.5 kilometre transmission line were completed in five months.