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Rajasthan Energy Department Signs MoU with Prayas to Strengthen Grid and Transmission Planning

Rajasthan has partnered with Pune-based Prayas (Energy Group) through a new MoU to strengthen grid management, SLDC capabilities and policy planning as renewable energy penetration in the state crosses 42 GW.

January 14, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey

In a move aimed at strengthening grid management amid the rising integration of renewable energy, the Energy Department, Government of Rajasthan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pune-based Prayas (Energy Group).

The MoU was formalised on January 13, 2026, at Vidyut Bhawan, Jaipur. The signing ceremony was attended by Ajitabh Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy). The MoU was signed by Sourabh Swami, Joint Secretary (Energy), and Ann Jose, Lead, Prayas (Energy Group), in the presence of the Director, SLSC, Director (Technical), RRECL, and senior officials from the Energy Department and RRECL.

The collaboration comes at a critical juncture, as increasing renewable energy (RE) power injection into the grid demands deeper analysis of data, power flow patterns and round-the-clock power management in coordination with State Load Dispatch Centres. The partnership will also focus on understanding evolving regulatory frameworks related to the grid and transmission networks, while supporting research-based policymaking in Rajasthan’s power sector, stated Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RRECL) in a post.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) data, Rajasthan’s renewable energy installed capacity as of December 31, 2025, stands at about 42.5 GW, of which solar contributes about 36.7 GW and wind contributes about 5.2 GW. While Gujarat also has about 42.6 GW of installed capacity, the wind component is higher at about 14.8 GW and solar capacity stands at about 25.5 GW.

Of late, the state has been in the news for the curtailment of renewable energy, which peaked at about 48 percent during peak solar hours last year. In the face of transmission delays, about 4 GW of solar capacity is still facing restrictions between 11 am and 2 pm.

Through this MoU, Rajasthan aims at bolstering SLDC capabilities in power-flow studies, regulatory assessment, and RPO/RE dispatch planning for smooth integration of renewable energy, reliable round-the-clock power and grid stability.

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