Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gujarat's Rs 6 Trillion Data Centre Policy Boosts Solar Energy
The Gujarat government has announced a new policy to attract Rs 6 lakh crore in investments for data centres.
This policy aims to add 7.5 GW of data centre capacity and requires these centres to use at least 51% renewable energy.
The policy offers various subsidies, including a 22% reduction in operating costs and a 5% capital subsidy.
Experts believe this will significantly increase the demand for solar power, potentially adding nearly 45 GW of new solar capacity.
The policy is expected to benefit the solar energy sector the most, with solar's share in power generation projected to rise to 33% by FY35.
Gujarat's new data centre policy targets Rs 6 lakh crore investment and 7.5 GW capacity.
Policy mandates at least 51% renewable energy usage for data centres.
Subsidies include a 22% reduction in operating costs and a 5% capital subsidy.
Expected to drive demand for nearly 45 GW of additional solar capacity.
Solar energy's share in power generation projected to rise to 33% by FY35.
- Who
- Gujarat government and investors
- What
- Announcement of a data centre policy targeting Rs 6 lakh crore investment
- When
- Recently announced (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To boost the renewable energy sector, especially solar power, and reduce operating costs for data centres
- Investment Target
- Rs 6 lakh crore
- Data Centre Capacity Target
- 7.5 GW
- Renewable Energy Mandate
- At least 51% of electricity
- Power Subsidy
- Rs 1 per unit for 20 years
- Capital Subsidy
- Around 5%
- Operating Cost Reduction
- About 22%
- Additional Solar Capacity Needed
- Nearly 45 GW
- Projected Solar Share in Power Generation
- 33% by FY35