The 280 MW Surendranagar plant will enhance Gujarat’s renewable energy mix and provide clean, affordable power to citizens, particularly farmers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched diversified energy conglomerate Avaada Group’s 280 MW solar power project in Surendranagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.
Developed under the Gujarat State Solar Policy, the project spans over 1,170 acres across the villages of Tavi and Varsani in Surendranagar district and involves a total investment of ₹15 billion. It is equipped with Avaada Electro’s ALMM-certified, Make in India TOPCon N-Type bifacial solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, reflecting a strong emphasis on domestic manufacturing and technological innovation. The electricity generated will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), contributing significantly to the state’s renewable energy mix.
It is expected to enhance energy access and agricultural productivity by providing reliable daytime power for irrigation. This will reduce farmers’ dependence on nighttime supply, which is often affected by load shedding, and improve operational efficiency. The project also supports grid stabilisation, lowers the subsidy burden on the state, and reduces reliance on costlier conventional power sources during peak demand hours.
From an environmental standpoint, the project is expected to offset approximately 595,857 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually and conserve nearly 112 million litres of water each year through robotic module cleaning systems, thereby minimising its ecological footprint.
On the same occasion, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for Avaada’s upcoming 100 MW solar power project in Vadodara district. Spread across 350 acres and backed by a planned investment of ₹4 billion, the project is being implemented by Avaada GJ Solar and is expected to be commissioned by April 2026.
“The inauguration of this project by the Hon’ble Prime Minister is a proud moment for us and reinforces our commitment to delivering clean, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions to every Indian,” said Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada Group.
The Vadodara project is designed to reduce approximately 212,806 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually and will conserve nearly 40 million litres of water each year.