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A state specific policy dedicated to solar was first envisioned by Gujarat in 2009. The outlines were given under the policy titled 'Solar Power Policy -2009'. The policy was the first solar specific policy introduced in the country predating the National Solar Mission. Only new plants and machinery will be eligible under this Policy. No fossil fuel shall be allowed for Solar Thermal Project. The minimum capacity of for Solar PV and Solar Thermal projects will be 5 MW each. A total of 500MW SPG shall be allowed for installation during the operative period of this policy.

The Gujarat Solar Policy is operative till 31 March 2014.Any Solar Power Generator (SPG) commissioned during the operative period shall become eligible for incentives declared under this policy for a period of 25 years.

The objectives of this policy are to:

• Promote generation of green and clean power in the state using solar energy.
• Put in place an appropriate investment climate, that could leverage the clean development mechanism (CDM).
• Productive use of wastelands, thereby engendering a socio-economic transformation.
• Employment generation and skill enhancement of local youth.
• Promote research and development and facilitation of technology transfer.
• Establish core technical competence in professionals in the state to initiate and sustain use and effective management of newer applications.
• Promote local manufacturing facilities.
• Create environmental consciousness among the citizens.