Dholera Solar Park’s Introduction
Dholera Solar Park is a multi-gigawatt solar cluster planned inside the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Gujarat. The long-stated vision is ~5 GW of utility-scale PV by around 2030, making it one of India’s largest single-location solar developments. It’s recognized under India’s “Ultra-Mega Solar Park / UMREPP” program; within that national scheme, 1,000 MW of Dholera capacity has been formally listed/sanctioned, with additional build-out targeted beyond that via state tenders.
Dholera Solar Park — At a Glance
Dholera Solar Park is a multi-gigawatt renewable energy hub inside Dholera SIR, Gujarat, built to supply reliable, affordable green power to industry and homes.
Developed in multiple phases (As per power needs of Dholera SIR), with dedicated transmission and long-term power contracts (Already Signed) so electricity actually reaches users without hassle.
Why it matters for Dholera
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Dholera is a future-ready but greenfield industrial city with higher power needs. Dholera Solar Park actually provides the clean-energy base required by industries in Dholera.
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For investors and residents of Dholera Smart City, it just means lower lifecycle energy costs, cleaner air and a more resilient grid.
Land & Scale (At a Glance)
8,595 hectares of land aligned to roughly 4,400 MW.
Land & power scaled in lockstep to demand.
Indicative parcel for the first 1,000 MW phase.
About 1,320 acres (~534 ha) across 6 different plots of 220 Acres each is already operational.
Think of Dholera Solar Park as the city’s clean energy backbone—Big Today, Bigger Tomorrow, and Built to power growth.
What’s Live Today: Tata Power’s 300 MW at Dholera
Tata Power in action:
- Capacity: 300 MW utility-scale
- Technology: large single-axis tracker deployment (higher yield through the day)
- Estimated output: Over 774 million kWh per year
- Carbon Footprint benefit: Over 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually
- Land Acquired: 1,320 acres
A 300 MW plant that’s commissioned, operating and integrated—proof before promises.
What this project proves
A complex coastal site delivered at scale, connected to Gujarat’s grid and producing power.
Signals execution reliability for upcoming phases—not just announcements.
How the power reaches users
Output is contracted via long-term PPAs with the state utility ecosystem, enabling predictable cash flows for the developer and greater supply reliability for industries setting up in Dholera.
Why this deserves the spotlight
It answers the question that matters most: What’s live today?
A 300 MW plant that’s commissioned, operating and integrated—proof before promises.
Companies Participating in Dholera Solar Park
ReNew (ReNew Power)
- Planned capacity: 200 MW
- Tariff/bid: about ₹2.79/kWh
- Status: awarded; moves through PPA and implementation milestones
- Why it matters: strong O&M and hybrid know-how; improves supply diversity and keeps prices competitive
Vena Energy
- Planned capacity: 100 MW
- Tariff/bid: about ₹2.78/kWh
- Status: awarded; commissioning aligned with grid windows
- Why it matters: global IPP discipline, predictable output and timely build-out
SJVN (SJVN Green Energy)
- Planned capacity: 100 MW
- Tariff/bid: about ₹2.80/kWh
- Status: awarded; PSU-backed execution and transparent progress
- Why it matters: financing comfort and steady timelines for part of Dholera’s demand
TEQ Green Power (O2 Power group)
- Planned capacity: 200 MW
- Tariff/bid: about ₹2.81/kWh
- Status: awarded; fast build cycles backed by institutional capital
- Why it matters: adds scale quickly and keeps tariffs competitive
Tata Power Renewable Energy (anchor, already live)
- Operational capacity: 300 MW
- Performance markers: ~774 MU/yr; ~0.7 Mt CO₂ avoided annually
- Why it matters: proves execution at scale and sets the benchmark for others
Understand Dholera Solar Park Location and Operational Plans
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Dholera Solar Park: Built inside an industrial city (not a remote desert)
Plants sit within Dholera SIR, so generation is next to consumption—factories, logistics parks, and future data-center loads.
Power planning, land use, and roads are master-planned together, which reduces classic “last-mile” frictions.
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Solar Park’s Grid and evacuation logic
Park-level pooling substations and planned high-voltage feeders connect straight into Gujarat’s transmission network.
Co-located industry + planned bays means fewer congestion surprises and cleaner scheduling.
Illustrative grid lanePooling SS HV feeders STU grid -
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Roads, expressway, and airport access
The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway (NH-751) shortens module and transformer logistics and improves O&M response times.
Dholera International Airport (coming up) adds a quick channel for people, spares, and inspection teams—useful during commissioning bursts.
NH‑751 Expressway Faster O&M Airport access Commissioning bursts -
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Ports within trucking reach
Western India’s port grid (e.g., Bhavnagar, Pipavav, Dahej/Hazira belt) is reachable by road, easing import of modules, inverters, and steel.
Multi-port optionality = better freight rates and fewer shipment bottlenecks.
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Water, dust, and O&M practicality
Apun ka Dholera Hi-Tech hai. 😀 Robotic cleaning and optimized water planning suit the salt-flat environment; long, straight rows make maintenance predictable and more planned.
SCADA first operations, drone inspections, and standardized spares shorten mean-time-to-repair. Apun ne bola tha na. Dholera Hi-Tech hai 🙂
