435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project inaugurated in Rajasthan
On 19 July 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project, developed by Zelestra India, in Rajasthan.
Summary
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project, developed by Zelestra India, in Rajasthan on 19 July 2025. Delivered in under eight months, the project spans 1,250 acres and has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project will generate 755 GWh of electricity a year, enough for about 1.28 lakh homes, and cut about 7.05 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Joshi said nearly 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity now comes from renewable energy, with over 35.4 GW installed.
Key facts
- Capacity
- 435 MW
- Developer
- Zelestra India
- Built in
- Under eight months
- Area
- 1,250 acres
- PPA
- 25 years with SECI
- Annual output
- 755 GWh; about 1.28 lakh homes
- Rajasthan RE share
- Nearly 70% of power capacity; over 35.4 GW
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the capacity of the Gorbea Solar Power Project inaugurated in Rajasthan on 19 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 435 MW
PIB (MNRE): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
Which company developed the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — Zelestra India
PIB (MNRE): the Gorbea Solar Power Project was developed by Zelestra India.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Gorbea Solar Power Project has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. 2. According to the MNRE Minister, nearly 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity now comes from renewable energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): the project is backed by a 25-year PPA with SECI, and Joshi said almost 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity is now from renewable energy. Both statements are correct.