Goa is aggressively pursuing its goal of generating 150 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy by 2030. The state’s green energy capacity has grown nearly 14 times since 2019, following the launch of its solar mission. Currently, Goa imports around 80% of its power, but it is exploring various options to harness green energy. The state government has decided to set up Renewable Energy Parks, which will include solar, wind, and hybrid parks, as well as storage projects.
To achieve its target, the government has floated a tender for 100 MW of wind power generation and is considering setting up Battery Energy Storage Systems and Thermal Storage Systems to meet peak power requirements. The state is also looking to identify land for the Renewable Energy Park, which can be either private land or government wasteland. The park will help the state to generate more renewable energy and reduce its dependence on non-renewable sources.
Goa has made significant progress in generating renewable energy, increasing its capacity from 4.09 MW in 2019 to 58.43 MW by the end of March 2025. Solar power is the major contributor to green energy, with a total capacity of 56.44 MW, including 53 MW from solar rooftops alone. However, the state’s plan to generate 197 MW of renewable energy through a solar project on a dam has been held back due to concerns from the Water Resources Department.
The state’s vision is to become the first in the country to run on 100% renewable energy by 2050. It has set a target of achieving 500 gigawatts of power by 2029, ahead of the national deadline of 2030. To achieve this goal, the state will need to continue to invest in renewable energy sources and overcome the challenges it faces, including the refusal of the Water Resources Department to grant permission for the floating solar project.
The state’s power demand is currently 540 MW per day, which increases to 750 MW during peak hours. The government is working to meet this demand through renewable energy sources, and the setting up of the Renewable Energy Park is a significant step in this direction. The park will not only generate renewable energy but also provide a storage system to meet peak power requirements. With the government’s commitment to renewable energy, Goa is poised to become a model state for sustainable energy generation.