Overview
The 40 MW Solar Power Plant, NLC India Ltd. is an operational solar PV facility located in Tamil Nadu, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
The 40 MW Solar Power Plant, NLC India Ltd. is an operational solar photovoltaic facility located in Tamil Nadu, India. The plant is situated at coordinates 11.628364, 79.491796, near the city of Solar photovoltaic power plant. With a capacity of 40 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for solar PV installations in India. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level renewable purchase obligations. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid-connected solar capacity. India has set ambitious goals of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and plants like this support that transition. The facility is owned and operated by NLC India Ltd., a public sector enterprise. Its operational status indicates it is actively generating electricity, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. The plant's location in Tamil Nadu benefits from high solar irradiance, making it well-suited for solar power generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, producing no direct emissions. However, they require land for panel installation, which can impact local ecosystems. In Tamil Nadu, solar farms are often built on arid or agricultural land, potentially affecting local biodiversity. The region's high solar irradiance makes it ideal for solar energy, but grid integration challenges and land-use competition are considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tamil Nadu, India, near the city of Solar photovoltaic power plant, at coordinates 11.628364, 79.491796.
The plant has a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is operated by NLC India Ltd., a public sector enterprise under the Indian government.
India's solar power is supported by the National Solar Mission, which aims for 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) that require utilities to source a percentage of power from renewables.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. When sunlight hits the panels, it excites electrons, creating a direct current (DC) that is converted to alternating current (AC) for grid use.