Gujarat is one of the largest state in terms of electricity demand, with a peak load of 19.4 GW and annual electricity consumption of 116.4 TWh in 2021 which is expected to increase by 83% by 2030. RE installed capacity in Gujarat is 7.87 GW solar and 9.44 GW wind as on March 2022. RE contributing to around 28% in total electricity generation by fiscal year 2021-22.
The objective of this study is to find the least-cost and operationally feasible resource mix for Gujarat to meet its load reliably through 2030. The study uses the latest RE and battery cost data, an industry-standard power system modelling platform (PLEXOS), and exhaustive analytical methods.
