renewable energy in goa

Goa is set to boost its green energy capacity with 300MW solar projects and 150MW energy storage, costing over Rs 1300 crore. This initiative, requiring 650 acres likely in Canacona, aligns with national renewable targets. The state aims to attract private investment through a new renewable energy policy, fostering a sustainable energy future.

The state government has started preparing a 100% renewable energy plan with the assistance of the Union government to achieve the goal of cent per cent use of renewable energy.

Goa needs to have a plan in place for 100% renewable energy revolving around four major factors — high carbon emissions, high capita vehicle ownership, high per capita power consumption and climate threats — the baseline assessment report for Development of Multi Sectoral State Energy Action Plan (EAP) and Decision Support Tool (DST) for Goa stated

A delegation of Goa tourism officials will travel to Navarra in Spain, the birthplace of St Francis Xavier, to study its use of renewable energy technology in the interest of sustainable tourism.

In line with the government’s ambitious target to decarbonise all sectors of the economy by 2050, the Goa government is in talks with Paradeep Phosphates, BITS Goa and NIT Goa to develop green hydrogen and green Ammonia plants for energy generation.

“We are changing government vehicles used by our bureaucracy, including ministers, CM, administration over the next one year, into 100% electrical vehicles,” Nilesh Cabral said.