Overview
Askandra - Finehope Solar Power Plant is a 5 MW solar PV facility in Rajasthan, India, owned by Finehope Allied Engineering Private Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Askandra - Finehope Solar Power Plant is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in the Askandra region of Rajasthan, India. The plant is owned and operated by Finehope Allied Engineering Private Limited and is currently operational, adding to India's growing solar energy portfolio. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and renewable purchase obligations, which drive solar capacity expansion. With a capacity of 5 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for solar PV in India, typical of distributed generation projects that support grid stability and local energy needs. This facility contributes to Rajasthan's renewable energy landscape, leveraging the state's high solar irradiance. It helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports India's target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant's output feeds into the regional grid, aiding in peak load management and carbon emission reduction.
Environmental context
Located in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, the plant benefits from high solar insolation, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The arid environment minimizes land-use conflicts, though large-scale solar farms can impact local wildlife and require water for panel cleaning. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to balance energy production with ecological preservation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Askandra region of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.3632° N, 71.6918° E.
The plant has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by Finehope Allied Engineering Private Limited.
India's solar power is supported by the National Solar Mission, renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and state-level policies. The country aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The plant feeds renewable electricity into the regional grid, helping meet peak demand and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, while supporting Rajasthan's renewable energy targets.