India’s The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has identified Gujarat as one of the states with potential for setting up geothermal power plants.
Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, has announced that a policy is being drafted to promote geothermal energy.
Geothermal energy is produced by tapping heat contained in rocks and water deep underground.
Since 2009, Gujarat had set a policy for developing solar energy. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency reports that 716 megawatts in solar projects have so far been awarded to companies.