3.2 GW Coal Power Project in Rajasthan

blocked

A proposed 3.2 gigawatt coal-fired power project in Rajasthan, India's largest solar power producing state, was blocked for the second time by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission. The regulator asked utilities to reassess demand and capacity needs before proceeding. The project was initially refused permission due to conflicts with clean energy goals and lack of justification under demand forecasts. The state power utility filed a review petition arguing the need for new capacity to meet rising round-the-clock demand, but the petition was disposed of without clearing the project. The regulator directed state utilities to carry out proper resource planning to assess coal power needs.