Overview
Bableshwar wind-solar is a 28.8 MW solar PV facility located in India. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Bableshwar wind-solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 28.8 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in India's growing renewable energy sector, which is supported by national policies like the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level renewable energy targets. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. The facility is part of India's broader effort to expand clean energy generation. India has set ambitious renewable energy goals, including 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and projects like Bableshwar wind-solar contribute to this target. The facility's location in the state of Karnataka benefits from high solar irradiance, typical of the region. Solar PV plants like this one help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support grid stability by providing daytime power. The plant's capacity of 28.8 MW places it in the medium-scale range for solar installations in India.
Environmental context
The Bableshwar wind-solar facility is located in a region with high solar insolation, typical of semi-arid areas in Karnataka. Solar PV plants have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. The facility's location avoids sensitive habitats, and its operation supports India's climate goals by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Bableshwar wind-solar is located in India, with coordinates approximately 16.968° N, 76.256° E, in the state of Karnataka.
Bableshwar wind-solar has a capacity of 28.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to generate electricity from sunlight.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable portfolio obligations, and various fiscal incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
The plant adds 28.8 MW of clean energy capacity, helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.