Patna: Bihar has outlined an ambitious expansion of its renewable energy capacity, setting a target of 24GW by 2030, as senior officials and industry representatives gathered in Patna on Wednesday for the 14th edition of the EPS Industry Connect – The Energy Exchange.
The event, organised under the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Bihar State Council, brought together policymakers, investors and energy sector stakeholders to discuss opportunities in solar power, storage systems and electric mobility.
Speaking at the conference, Bihar’s energy secretary and chairman-cum-managing director of the state power holding company, Manoj Kumar Singh, said the state was making steady progress in transitioning towards cleaner energy sources. He said Bihar was prioritising renewable integration alongside upgrades to existing power infrastructure.
Officials said investment interest in solar energy, hybrid systems and e-mobility was rising, supported by what they described as a stable policy environment. The state is also accelerating work on smart grids, battery storage systems and solar installations aimed at improving reliability and reducing dependence on conventional power sources.
The 24GW renewable energy target was presented as a structural shift in Bihar’s energy strategy, with officials arguing it could expand generation capacity while also creating jobs and boosting infrastructure development. They highlighted potential in utility-scale and rooftop solar projects, battery storage technologies and digital energy management systems.
The state government said it aims to position Bihar as a hub for solar parks and clean energy innovation, with the private sector expected to play a key role in scaling up projects.
Several districts, including Banka, Jamui and Munger, were identified as emerging centres for renewable energy development, particularly in solar projects. Officials also pointed to ongoing work under the state’s renewable energy policy framework introduced in 2025.
Among key projects cited was a large solar-plus-battery storage installation at Kajra in Lakhisarai district, described by officials as one of the country’s biggest of its kind.
Authorities also reported early momentum under the Bihar Pumped Storage Project Promotion Policy 2025, with companies including Greenko and Sun Petro initiating projects with a combined capacity of 2.12GW within six months of the policy’s rollout.
Separately, the state is expanding household-level solar access schemes, including under the PM Surya Ghar initiative, with plans to install systems in 250,000 below-poverty-line households in the first phase, followed by a further 750,000 in the next financial year.
Industry representatives attending the event discussed both investment potential and implementation challenges in Bihar’s renewable energy transition, particularly around transmission infrastructure and large-scale storage capacity.
