<h1>Union Minister inaugurates 435 MW solar project powering 128,000 homes reducing 705,000 tonnes carbon emissions</h1> A Union Minister inaugurated a 435 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, completed in eight months across 1,250 acres. The facility will generate 755 GWh of clean energy annually, powering approximately 128,000 homes and reducing carbon emissions by 705,000 tonnes. The project operates under a 25-year power purchase agreement and employed over 700 local workers during construction. The land was leased from farmers, providing them steady income. The Minister highlighted Rajasthan's renewable energy leadership, noting that nearly 70% of the state's power capacity comes from renewables, with over 35.4 GW installed capacity including 29.5 GW solar and 5.2 GW wind. The state's clean energy reforms and policies, including integrated clean energy initiatives and rooftop solar installations, were praised for facilitating rapid development in the renewable energy sector.