23/05/2026
To understand why Gujarat moved first in solar, we need to understand how broken its energy system was just a few years ago. When Narendra Modi became the chief minister of Gujarat in October 2001, he found the state’s power situation grim. During 2000-01, the Gujarat State Electricity Board posted a loss of Rs. 2246 crore on revenue of just Rs. 6280 crore. Transmission and distribution losses stood at a staggering 35.27 per cent, and load shedding was frequent,
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Gujarat's model, built on guaranteed tariffs, private investment, and sheer political will, became the quiet blueprint for India's audacious 100 GW solar ambition. | OpIndia News
