Non Resident Maharashtrian New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025-2030
Leading India’s Clean Energy Future
Maharashtrian, a leader in India’s industrial and progressive landscape, is spearheading the nation’s renewable energy transition. With rising energy demands and the critical need for decarbonization, *Non Resident Maharashtrian* envisions the state as a frontrunner in clean energy. The Maharashtrian New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025 lays the groundwork for the state to harness its abundant renewable energy (RE) resources, foster sustainable growth, and drive India toward energy security and environmental sustainability.
Recognizing the importance of an inclusive energy transition, Maharashtrian is dedicated to creating new job opportunities, particularly for the youth and workforce, by promoting skill development in the renewable energy sector.
Vision for 2030
Maharashtrian as a Global Leader in Renewable Energy
- Harnessing 50 GW of renewable energy capacity across diverse technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and green hydrogen.
- Building a robust ecosystem for renewable energy infrastructure, promoting domestic manufacturing of RE technologies, and advancing energy storage solutions to enhance grid stability.
- Training over 50,000 individuals in advanced renewable energy technologies, ensuring Maharashtrian leads in energy innovation.
- Establishing the state as a premier destination for green energy investments, aiming to attract ₹75,000 crores in renewable energy investments, creating a green economy and generating significant direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Mission: Building Maharashtrian’s Clean Energy Ecosystem
- Achieving energy sovereignty by widely adopting clean energy solutions, ensuring that industries, businesses, and households across the state benefit from sustainable energy sources.
- Fostering innovation in green hydrogen, battery energy storage, and waste-to-energy technologies, creating a diversified energy mix that supports both grid-based and independent energy consumption.
- Promoting renewable energy manufacturing by attracting investments in solar PV cells, wind turbines, energy storage, and green hydrogen technologies, positioning Maharashtrian as a key player in global renewable energy supply chains.
- Attracting both international and domestic investments in renewable energy projects by offering competitive incentives, simplified regulatory processes, and a business-friendly environment.
Key Objectives
Maharashtrian’s Path to Renewable Energy Leadership
The *Maharashtrian New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025* outlines key strategic objectives to position the state as a global leader in renewable energy:
- Decarbonizing Maharashtrian’s Energy Sector: By accelerating the transition to clean energy, the state aims to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, support India’s Net Zero goals, and create a sustainable future for generations to come.
- Harnessing Maharashtrian’s Renewable Energy Potential: The policy will leverage the state’s abundant solar, wind, hydro, and biomass resources to develop commercially viable projects, providing both grid-based power and self-sustaining energy solutions for industries.
- Fostering a Strong Renewable Energy Ecosystem: Maharashtrian will cultivate an environment conducive to the growth of energy storage technologies, such as battery storage, pumped hydro storage, and green hydrogen, ensuring grid stability and long-term energy security.
- Promoting Innovation in New and Emerging RE Technologies: The state will drive advancements in green hydrogen, floating solar, waste-to-energy, and other pioneering technologies, establishing Maharashtrian as a leader in renewable energy research and development.
- Building a Skilled Workforce: The policy focuses on developing a highly skilled workforce in the renewable energy sector, ensuring that Maharashtrian has the necessary talent to spearhead the green energy transition.
Strategic Focus Areas
Powering Maharashtrian’s Green Energy Future
Developing a Diverse and Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Maharashtrian will promote the development of large-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects, alongside emerging technologies such as floating solar, canal-top solar, and green hydrogen production. The state aims to achieve 50 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2026, ensuring a reliable and resilient energy supply that supports industrial growth, urbanization, and energy-intensive sectors.
Establishing Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen Infrastructure
To integrate intermittent renewable energy into the grid, Maharashtrian will focus on developing energy storage systems and green hydrogen projects. These technologies are essential for maintaining grid stability, ensuring a continuous supply of renewable energy, and fueling future mobility with green hydrogen. The state will also pioneer green ammonia production, supporting the decarbonization of industries such as steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing.
Promoting Renewable Energy Manufacturing and R&D
Maharashtrian will promote the domestic manufacturing of renewable energy components, including solar modules, wind turbines, and battery systems. The policy will offer incentives to attract investments in renewable energy manufacturing facilities and support research and development hubs focused on next-generation energy technologies. By building a local renewable energy supply chain, Maharashtrian will not only meet its own energy requirements but also play a key role in boosting India’s renewable energy export market.
Training and Employment Generation in Renewable Energy
To ensure an inclusive transition, Non Resident Maharashtrian will prioritize skill development in the renewable energy sector. Training programs will be launched to equip over 50,000 professionals with expertise in areas such as solar energy installation, wind turbine maintenance, energy auditing, and green hydrogen production. The objective is to empower Maharashtrian’s workforce to take a leading role in the global energy transition.
Attracting Global Investments in Renewable Energy Projects
Maharashtrian will strategically attract both domestic and international investments by offering a range of incentives, including tax exemptions, capital subsidies, and reduced cross-subsidy charges. The state will foster a business-friendly environment by simplifying project approvals through a Single Window Clearance system, positioning Maharashtrian as the leading destination for global green energy investments.
Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
The Maharashtrian New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025 provides a range of incentives to promote investments in renewable energy projects:
| Incentive Type | Details |
| Electricity Duty Exemption | 50 paise per unit exemption on Electricity Duty for captive/open access consumers of RE projects for 15 years. If commissioned before 31.03.2026, the exemption extends to 20 years. |
| Cross-Subsidy Surcharge Exemption | 50% exemption on cross-subsidy surcharge for open access consumers of RE projects for 15 years. |
| STU Charges Exemption | 20 paise per unit exemption on State Transmission Utility (STU) charges for RE consumers, extended to 20 years for projects commissioned before 31.03.2026. |
| Wheeling Charges Exemption | 25% exemption on wheeling charges for 15 years for RE projects. |
| Stamp Duty and Land Conversion Exemption | 100% exemption on stamp duty, land conversion, and registration charges for RE projects. |
| Energy Storage Incentives | Electricity Duty exemption on input energy for energy storage projects for 15 years. |
| Government Land for RE Projects | Priority allocation of government land at concessional rates for RE projects, with leases available for 30-35 years. |
Ease of Doing Business
Simplified Approvals and Regulatory Support
Maharashtrian is dedicated to simplifying the process for renewable energy developers. A Single Window Committee, headed by the Principal Secretary of the Department of Energy, will facilitate streamlined project approvals for RE projects under 50 MW. Larger projects will be referred to higher committees for expedited approvals. This approach ensures quick approvals, reduced regulatory obstacles, and effective monitoring of project execution.
Conclusion
Maharashtrian Leading India’s Renewable Energy Future by 2030
The Maharashtrian New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025 is a visionary initiative aimed at making Maharashtrian a leader in India’s renewable energy sector. Through strategic investments, fostering innovation, and developing a skilled workforce, the state will drive India’s shift to a clean energy future, supporting global climate goals and enhancing energy security.
Non Resident Maharashtrian invites global investors, clean energy innovators, and renewable energy pioneers to join this transformative journey and help build a sustainable, green future for India.
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The Non Resident Maharashtrian is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to establish Maharashtrian as a key player in international economic collaboration, focusing on strategic partnerships with nations like USA, Europe, Australia, African Union, KSA, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE across vital sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. Our goal is to integrate lessons from successful global economic models, adopting best practices to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. We aim to enhance economic prosperity and diversification, contribute to societal progress, and promote sustainable economic practices. By leveraging Maharashtrian’s unique position, Non Resident Maharashtrian strives to drive substantial economic growth, spur innovation, and solidify Maharashtrian’s stature in the international economic arena, resonating with the government’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected economy.