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Maharashtra Targets 52% Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 to Drive Sustainable Mobility, Says CM

Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state aims to achieve 52% renewable energy capacity by 2030, a milestone that will significantly bolster sustainable mobility initiatives.

Speaking at the launch of an electric truck developed by Blue Energy Motors, backed by the Essar Group, at the company’s Chakan facility, Fadnavis highlighted the growing synergy between clean energy and the state’s transportation goals.

“We already have a robust solar power generation system in place. By 2030, renewable energy will account for nearly 52% of the state’s total power generation. This will help build a charging infrastructure powered by decarbonised electricity,” the Chief Minister said.

He added that the government is actively supporting the transition to sustainable mobility through policy incentives designed to make green transport economically viable. Fadnavis urged industries working on clean mobility technologies to view the government as their partner in this transformation.

The Chief Minister emphasized that alongside public transportation, decarbonising freight and cargo operations is vital for reducing pollution, as heavy-duty trucks remain a major source of harmful emissions. “All types of vehicles need to undergo decarbonisation,” he noted.

Fadnavis also stressed the importance of indigenous manufacturing for electric cargo-handling vehicles and faster battery-swapping systems, both of which are essential for accelerating the adoption of electric mobility in India. He acknowledged that limited battery range, longer charging times, and higher upfront costs continue to pose challenges to widespread EV deployment.

“Battery costs are gradually falling as more efficient models enter the market. While the current range of electric trucks is around 200 km, the next two to three years will see batteries capable of delivering up to 400 km per charge,” he said.

Calling modern mobility “software on wheels,” Fadnavis explained how advanced technologies now allow manufacturers to remotely monitor vehicles, improving efficiency, reducing theft, and preventing accidents—issues that have long troubled the logistics sector.

Addressing industry concerns humorously, he added, “We are innovative people—our transporters may try to overload electric trucks. But with technological advancements, even the truck itself will alert authorities when it’s overloaded.”