Jharkhand has long been pivotal to powering India’s industrial growth and energy security. Its mineral wealth has powered steel, cement, and electricity generation, shaping India’s economic trajectory. This assessment highlights that Jharkhand possesses 66 GW of renewable and storage potential, a scale that can not only meet its rising energy demand but also diversify its economy, generate new livelihoods, and attract clean investments. The shift from a fossil-dependent economy to one anchored in renewables will not happen overnight, but it must begin now. With decisive action, Jharkhand can transform its legacy of powering India’s past into a new role: leading Eastern India’s clean energy future.
Objectives of the Workshop
The report presents the first of its kind comprehensive, high-resolution assessment of renewable energy potential across all 24 districts of Jharkhand, which can provide a transformative opportunity that could redefine the state's economic and environmental future.
This assessment tries to fill the gap and demonstrates that the transition from coal-dependent energy systems to renewable sources is not just environmentally imperative but economically compelling, offering pathways to create green jobs while attracting investments in the state.