Jaipur, Jan. 3 -- The Rajasthan energy department has revised the ceiling limits for land allotment to renewable energy (RE) projects, citing technological advances in solar modules and wind turbines.

The revised recommendations have been sent to the revenue department for approval.

The move seeks to rationalise land-use norms under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Rules, 2007, in line with the state's clean energy objectives outlined in the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024.

Under the proposed framework, crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) projects would be eligible for land allotment of up to four acres (1.62 hectares) per MW, compared with the existing norm of 2.0 hectares per MW, reported TOI.

Ceiling limits for other techn...