Jakson Green, Blueleaf to Build 840 MWp Solar Park in Rajasthan

27 Oct 2025 CW Team

Jakson Green and Singapore-based Blueleaf Energy have announced a joint venture to develop an 840 MWp solar power project in Rajasthan. The large-scale project, located in Jaisalmer, aims to generate renewable electricity for the national grid and support India’s energy transition goals.

The collaboration brings together Jakson Green’s engineering and project execution expertise with Blueleaf Energy’s international renewable development experience. The project aligns with India’s renewable capacity targets and represents one of the largest solar parks planned in the state.

Under the agreement, both companies will jointly develop, finance, construct, and operate the facility, which is expected to significantly contribute to regional sustainability and energy security.

The initiative reinforces Rajasthan’s position as a leading solar energy hub and highlights the growing investor confidence in India’s clean energy ecosystem.

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