MUMBAI/KUTCH, GUJARAT—Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has unveiled a landmark initiative that will dramatically accelerate India’s transition to clean energy: a monumental 5,50,000-acre solar power project in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
This mega-project is a key component of Reliance’s ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. At a scale that is approximately three times the size of the entire nation of Singapore, the solar farm is set to become one of the largest in the world.
The sheer capacity of the project is expected to be a game-changer for the nation’s energy supply.
Massive Impact: The solar park is designed to generate enough power to meet nearly 10% of India’s current electricity needs, significantly boosting the country’s renewable energy capacity.
Green Initiatives: Beyond solar power generation, the Kutch facility will integrate advanced battery storage solutions and spearhead green hydrogen production, placing Reliance at the forefront of the new energy economy.
Timeline: Reliance expects the first phase of the project to begin generating solar power in the first half of the Financial Year 2027 (FY27).
Ambani’s commitment underscores a major shift among India’s largest corporations toward sustainable development. By leveraging the vast, unutilized land in Kutch, Reliance aims to not only reduce its own carbon footprint but also provide a massive, clean power resource for the entire nation.
The project signals a monumental step in green infrastructure development, cementing Gujarat’s role as a major hub for renewable energy generation and moving India closer to its climate action goals.
