Engie Constructs 400-MW Solar Park in India’s Gujarat

Nov 30, 2023 01:29 PM ET

• Engie is building a 400-MW solar park in India with a 25-year power purchase agreement with GUVNL. This park will generate 907 GWh of electricity annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 774,112 tonnes. Engie’s goal- 1.5 GW renewable portfolio in India & 80 GW globally by 2030.

The French company is now building a 400-MW solar park in the Indian state of Gujarat after winning the project in a local tender. The complex will be powered by a 25-year power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL). Once operational, the park will generate 907 GWh of electricity a year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 774,112 tonnes. Engie is aiming to expand its Indian renewable power portfolio to 1.5 GW with the addition of this new park. The company is also striving to reach a global renewable portfolio of 80 GW by 2030.

What Is Engie’s Renewable Portfolio Goal in India?

• Engie has a goal of 1.5GW of renewable power in India.
• The 400MW solar park in Gujarat will generate 907GWh of electricity a year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 774,112 tonnes when operational.
• Engie is aiming to reach a global renewable portfolio of 80GW by 2030.