Overview
Ananthapur - Meil Solar Power Plant is a 50 MW solar PV facility in Ananthapur, India, owned by MEIL Green Power Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy targets under national solar policies.
Ananthapur - Meil Solar Power Plant is a 50 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Owned and operated by MEIL Green Power Limited, the plant is operational and supports India's growing solar energy capacity. With a capacity of 50 MW, it is classified as a medium-scale solar installation, typical for utility-scale projects in the region. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, feeding into the grid. India's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level renewable energy targets. The facility operates under long-term power purchase agreements, ensuring grid stability and revenue certainty. Environmentally, the plant displaces fossil fuel-based generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV installations have minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The Ananthapur region benefits from high solar insolation, making it ideal for solar power generation. The plant contributes to local energy security and supports India's goal of 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The Ananthapur region in Andhra Pradesh receives high solar irradiation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar plants have low visual impact compared to other renewable technologies and minimal land-use conflicts when sited on non-agricultural land. The facility avoids water consumption typical of thermal plants and produces no air emissions during operation, supporting local air quality and water conservation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, at coordinates 14.9455° N, 77.6870° E.
The plant has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by MEIL Green Power Limited, a company involved in renewable energy development in India.
India's solar sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable portfolio obligations, and competitive bidding for solar parks. The government targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has low water consumption. It also has minimal operational noise and can be installed on degraded land.