The Development of Solar Parks scheme, launched in 2014 and extended to 2026, targets 40 GW across 50+ parks of 500 MW each. By August 2025, 53 parks totaling 39,323 MW have been approved in 13 states, with 18 fully developed (10,856 MW allocated) and 10,756 MW commissioned. Andhra Pradesh leads with 3,187 MW installed, followed by Telangana and Karnataka, driving Indian solar surge to 127.33 GW as of September 2025.
Solar parks mitigate land acquisition hurdles, transmission delays, and infrastructure gaps, cutting project costs by 20-30 per cent. Centralized substations, roads, and water access enable plug-and-play for developers. Recent commissions like NTPC 167 MW in Rajasthan Nokh Park and ACCIONA 412 MW in Juna highlight the scheme momentum, with 21.68 GW added in H1 FY2025 alone—76% from ground-mounted projects in these hubs.
| Key Solar Parks in India | Capacity & Status (2025) |
|---|---|
| Bhadla Solar Park (Rajasthan) | 2,245 MW commissioned; globally 11th largest, spanning 56 sq km in Thar Desert |
| Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka) | 2,050 MW fully operational; developed on barren land, boosting southern grid stability |
| Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park (Madhya Pradesh) | 750 MW live; record-low tariffs, powering Delhi Metro via inter-state lines |
| Kurnool Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh) | 1,000 MW commissioned; record-fast build on 5,932 acres, award-winning efficiency |
| Gujarat Hybrid Renewable Energy Park | 30 GW planned; 3 GW operational by 2025, largest hybrid (solar + wind) |
Solar parks align with the National Solar Mission, unlocking ₹8,100 crore in funding and attracting global investors like Adani and NTPC. While Rajasthan dominates with 10 parks (9,018 MW approved), emerging hubs in Ladakh (10 GW proposed) and Odisha signal nationwide expansion. Challenges like dust management and grid integration are yielding to innovations in bifacial modules and storage, positioning parks as export-ready models for the Global South.
Dedicated lines and substations in parks ensure seamless evacuation, supporting 23.8 GW annual additions.
69,000 hectares of wasteland repurposed, minimizing conflicts and maximizing solar irradiance in arid zones.
Over 50,000 direct jobs in O&M; skill hubs training workforce for 280 GW solar target by 2030.
Solar-wind combos in Gujarat and Rajasthan stabilizing output, with 100 MW floating pilots in Telangana.
Parks as blueprints for ISA nations; 10% global solar share via tech transfer and demos.
Total Solar Capacity (Sep 2025)
Approved Park Capacity
Installed in Parks
