Overview
ACME Solar Tower is a 2.5 MW solar PV facility in India, operated by Solar Paces. The plant contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
ACME Solar Tower is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with coordinates 28.1839° N, 73.2407° E. The facility has a capacity of 2.5 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for solar PV. It is owned and operated by Solar Paces and is currently operational. The plant operates under India's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes national solar targets and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar PV playing a key role. The 2.5 MW scale is typical for distributed solar projects that support local grid needs. ACME Solar Tower contributes to India's clean energy transition by generating electricity without direct emissions. Solar PV plants like this one help reduce reliance on coal-fired power and support grid stability in regions with high solar irradiance. The facility's location in a sunny region of India ensures high capacity utilization.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of northwestern India. Solar PV installations have minimal water consumption and no air emissions during operation. Land use is a consideration, but the small scale of this facility limits visual and ecological impact. India's solar parks often incorporate dual land use, such as agrivoltaics, to mitigate land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
ACME Solar Tower is located in India at coordinates 28.1839° N, 73.2407° E, in a region with high solar irradiance.
ACME Solar Tower has a capacity of 2.5 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
ACME Solar Tower is owned and operated by Solar Paces.
India's solar PV sector is supported by national targets (500 GW non-fossil by 2030), state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and schemes like the Solar Park Scheme and PM-KUSUM.
ACME Solar Tower generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on coal and supporting India's target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.