Five States Solar Power, India

60% of electricity globally is still generated by fossil fuels, despite wind and solar now accounting for 12% of generation and most of new capacity added annually. To limit global warming to 1.5°C, renewables must not only meet growing energy demand but replace fossil fuel. India is the second largest coal and third largest oil consumer.

The project generates renewable electricity through a greenfield solar energy plant with a capacity of 927 MW, located in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana in India. The clean electricity produced is supplied to the National Power Grid.

In addition to reducing carbon emissions, the project decreases dependence on fossil fuel power plants and increases the share of renewable energy in India's national grid. It also creates new job opportunities, supporting local employment, and contributes to improved air quality.

In addition to delivering emissions reductions to take climate action (SDG 13), the project delivers other benefits:

• Affordable and Clean Energy: Contribute to increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. Clean electricity generated by these projects displaces electricity which would otherwise be powered by fossil fuels.