Madhya Pradesh has attracted ₹53,200 crore in investment interest across clean energy, advanced technology and industrial sectors, as reported by EQ - The Leading Solar Magazine. The investment pipeline includes Rana Holdings Limited's portfolio worth ₹35,200 crore featuring a 2,000 MW solar power project, 200 MW green hydrogen plant, AI and computing data centre, critical minerals recovery facility and integrated smart manufacturing hub. Additionally, a separate investor group has proposed a Sovereign AI Factory with ₹18,000 crore investment for an initial 50 MW facility, with expansion potential beyond 100 MW. This comprehensive portfolio brings together multiple industries increasingly interconnected in the global energy transition, with renewable electricity supporting green hydrogen production and energy-intensive computing.
WRI India has identified inland sites in Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Punjab as viable locations for green hydrogen production beyond traditional coastal districts. According to the research organisation's assessment, these inland locations offer combined access to clean energy, water resources, pipeline networks and industrial demand from sectors such as fertilizer and steel manufacturing. As reported by WRI India, these non-coastal districts could emerge as competitive production centres alongside coastal locations that have traditionally been favoured for green hydrogen projects. The proposed 200 MW green hydrogen plant in Madhya Pradesh represents another important opportunity for the state's clean energy ambitions and industrial diversification, with commercial viability depending on securing long-term buyers and establishing competitive production costs.
As of the start of 2026, India's installed green hydrogen capacity stands at approximately 8,000 tonnes, with most facilities located in Gujarat, followed by Karnataka and Haryana. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Centre aims to develop India as a global green hydrogen hub with annual production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum by 2030. Indian companies are also actively expanding globally to export green hydrogen and derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, while pushing for wider adoption of energy-transition technologies worldwide.
In Jharkhand, Bokaro and Dhanbad have emerged as suitable locations due to their access to gas pipeline networks, surface water, adequate power transmission infrastructure and consumer industries. According to WRI India's report, Bokaro benefits from gas pipeline access, surface water availability and consumer industries, while Dhanbad's suitability stems from proximity to hydropower plants and industrial consumers. In Punjab, Bhatinda could benefit from a renewable energy park providing cheaper green power, along with a fertilizer plant and gas pipeline network access. The critical minerals recovery and recycling complex with 30,000 metric tonnes per annum capacity could support Madhya Pradesh's industrial diversification and resource efficiency objectives, helping reduce dependence on imported raw materials and strengthen supply chains for clean technology production.
The report indicates that highly suitable sites in non-coastal states tend to form regional clusters where multiple criteria are distributed within the same district or adjacent areas. As noted by WRI India, these regions collectively contribute to higher suitability for green hydrogen production. Other suitable non-coastal locations identified include Khandwa and Khargone in Madhya Pradesh and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Coastal states remain important to the emerging network, with suitable locations including Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai in Maharashtra, Angul and Paradeep in Odisha, Chennai in Tamil Nadu, and Gadag, Koppal and Mangaluru in Karnataka. The proposed 2,000 MW solar portfolio could significantly strengthen Madhya Pradesh's position in India's renewable energy sector and support broader clean electricity expansion objectives.
