India, Dec. 31 -- Gujarat's new renewable energy policy has opened the door to individuals installing mini- and micro-wind turbines on the rooftops of private premises for on-site consumption and limited grid export.

The Integrated Renewable Energy Policy, which was notified on December 25, aims to provide a comprehensive framework for clean energy expansion until 2030 and positions the state as a competitive renewable energy hub. It has targeted over 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

A senior official of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited said there were only a handful of manufacturers, mostly startups, in the rooftop wind energy space which could expand. "The policy is for the next five years. Some companies are active in the...