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The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has drawn up plans to install a hybrid power generation system, combining solar panels and wind turbines, along the 701-km Samruddhi Expressway. The initiative, led by a new special purpose vehicle, Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Limited, is planned to generate 150-200 MW of power. This move aims to reduce electricity costs for the expressway's operations and make it an energy-efficient "green corridor," contributing to the state's overall goal of adding 17,360 MW of renewable energy by 2030.
The Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, more commonly known as the Samruddhi Expressway, is set to become a green energy corridor. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has drawn up plans to install a hybrid power generation system, combining solar panels and wind turbines, along the expressway. Advertisement
This project, which is being driven by a new special purpose vehicle, Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Limited, is planned to generate an initial 150-200 MW of power. The move aims to reduce electricity costs for the expressway's operations and make it an energy-efficient "green corridor."
Officials said the initiative takes advantage of the expressway's unique geography. The MSRDC has noted that when traveling from Nagpur to Mumbai, the left side of the expressway always faces south, which is ideal for solar panel installations as it maximizes sun exposure. Additionally, the natural wind velocity and the draft created by speeding vehicles can also be used to harness wind energy. The project will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
MSRDC has already started the process of appointing a renewable energy consultant to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed project report. The state government, in its green energy policy, has a target of adding 17,360 MW of renewable energy by 2030, with a focus on solar, wind, and other clean energy sources.
The Samruddhi Expressway, which was built at an estimated cost of INR 55,000 crore, opened its final 76 km stretch on June 5, 2025, completing the 701-km corridor. This new project is a key part of Maharashtra's strategy to meet its growing energy needs while also reducing its carbon footprint. The state's peak energy demand is projected to grow from 28,000 MW in FY24-25 to 45,000 MW by FY29-30, with a plan to add an additional 45,000 MW of capacity, of which 91% will be renewable.
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