Yogi 2.0 ramping up solar energyUP CM Yogi Adityanath

Virendra Singh Rawat

Upping the ante, Uttar Pradesh is ramping up solar energy roadmap, aiming for a greener and more self-reliant future.

This surge is not only generating clean power but creating employment opportunities, empowering farmers, and driving sustainable development across the state.

In the past year, the total installed operational capacity of the 17 solar power plants in UP has reached approximately 1100 megawatt (mw), supported by a combined investment of almost Rs 7,500 crore.

These solar plants have generated over 7,550 direct employment opportunities, underscoring the significant economic impact of renewable energy expansion.

The Yogi Adityanath government is advancing its renewable energy mission at a rapid pace, with a number of solar power plants becoming operational in 2024 and early 2025.

These projects are boosting the state’s solar power capacity, with a focus on key regions like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal, which are prioritising both sustainable development and regional employment.

Bundelkhand, once considered a backward region, is now emerging as UP’s renewable energy powerhouse.

Its abundant sunshine makes it ideal for solar energy, with new solar plants boosting its installed capacity to 995 MW, positioning the region as UP’s new energy hub.

The flagship project in this region is the 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Project by TUSCO Limited, which became operational in January 2025.

This ultra-mega solar project, backed by an investment of Rs 3,430 crore, has not only increased energy production but also created around 300 jobs.

Supporting this initiative, the 100 MW Solar Plant by Fourth Partner Energy in Babina, Jhansi, began operations in mid-2024 with an investment of Rs 1,200 crore, generating 1,000 employment opportunities.

Another significant development in Bundelkhand is the Sun Source Energy Solar Open Access Project, which contributes an additional 135 MW to the state’s energy grid.

This Rs 600 crore project generated 500 jobs, providing much-needed local employment.

In the Bundelkhand region alone, about 2,440 people have been employed by these plants.

The Purvanchal (Eastern UP) region has witnessed 85 MW of solar power capacity, led by pioneering projects such as Tata Power’s TP Renewable Microgrid initiative in Bahraich.

This project focuses on rural electrification through decentralised solar power solutions and aims to install 5000 microgrids in villages across the state.

With an investment of Rs 500 crore, this project is set to provide sustainable electricity to rural households, empowering local communities.

Additionally, Amp Energy India’s 75 MW Solar Power Project in Mau, Purvanchal, became operational in June 2024.

Backed by an investment of Rs 340 crore, this project adds to the region’s solar capacity and supports the state’s renewable energy objectives. Purvanchal provided employment to more than 5000 people through these solar power initiatives.

In Paschimanchal, three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 30 MW have become operational with an investment of Rs 184.5 crore.

One plant is located in Agra, and two are in Pilibhit, each with a capacity of 10 MW, providing employment to about 60 people in the region.

Meanwhile, in Madhyanchal, a 10 MW capacity plant started operations in Sitapur with an investment of Rs 40 crore.

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