Facing massive power deficits and high procurement costs, Bihar unveils a ₹1.38 lakh crore renewable energy roadmap to achieve 24 GW capacity by 2030.

  • Bihar aims to harness 24 GW of renewable energy and 6 GWh of storage by 2030.
  • A massive ₹1.38 lakh crore investment plan has been unveiled for the next five years.
  • The state faces a huge gap between its 550 MW generation and 9,500 MW peak demand.

Bihar, currently grappling with severe energy shortages and significant fiscal deficits, is pivoting toward a massive solar-driven future. The state government has announced an ambitious investment plan of ₹1.38 lakh crore over the next five years to overhaul its energy landscape and achieve self-reliance through renewable sources.

The financial strain on the state's energy sector is immense. In the 2025-26 period, while the state collected over ₹19,000 crore from consumers, it was forced to spend between ₹25,000 crore and ₹35,000 crore annually to purchase power from external agencies. Furthermore, a subsidy burden of ₹3,800 crore arises from providing 125 units of free electricity to approximately 1.89 crore consumers.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that Bihar's current energy infrastructure is vastly inadequate for its growing population. With a domestic generation capacity of only 550 MW against a summer peak demand of 9,500 MW, the state is perpetually reliant on outside sources. As demand is projected to hit 11,747 MW by 2030, the transition to solar is not just an environmental choice but a fiscal necessity.

Transitioning to decentralized solar power is the only way to bridge the massive gap between Bihar's generation capacity and its surging demand.

Under the Renewable Energy Policy 2025, Bihar plans to integrate 24 GW of renewable capacity and 6 GWh of energy storage systems. The Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited will directly invest ₹82,679 crore into generating assets, including pumped storage projects and solar installations. To facilitate this, ₹24,683 crore is earmarked for a 680-circuit-kilometer Green Energy Corridor.

A flagship project in this journey is the ₹2,866 crore Kajra Solar Power Plant in Lakhisarai, which will feature a 301 MW solar facility coupled with a 523 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Additionally, the state is pushing decentralized solar through the Aurangabad Solar Park and the central government's Surya Sankalp scheme, targeting rooftop installations across millions of households and government buildings.

Did You Know?: Per capita electricity consumption in Bihar has grown more than fivefold over the last two decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What is the total planned investment for Bihar's energy sector?
Answer: The state has planned an investment of ₹1.38 lakh crore over the next five years.

Question 2: What is the target for renewable energy by 2030?
Answer: Bihar aims to achieve 24 GW of renewable energy capacity and 6 GWh of energy storage by 2030.