Overview of Renewable Energy in Maharashtra

Abstract: Maharashtra has been one of the most industrialized and urbanized states in the country. India has a vast supply of renewable energy resources. In this context, the main objective of this study is to critically examine the state�s renewable energy landscape. The state also has set targets for capacity installation for four different renewable based power generations. Keeping this in view, it is critical that Maharashtra should implement a comprehensive renewable energy policy with a focus on promoting large scale solar projects in both urban and rural areas of the state. In this paper we focus on renewable energy sources available in Maharashtra.

Keywords: Solar, Hydro, Biomass, Wind.