Overview
Bahadur Khera is a 25 MW operational solar PV plant in Punjab, India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Bahadur Khera is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Punjab, India, with an installed capacity of 25 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in India's expanding solar energy sector, which is a key component of the nation's renewable energy goals. The plant's 25 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for utility solar PV in India. It operates under India's national solar mission and state-level renewable energy policies, which include renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and competitive bidding frameworks that have driven rapid solar deployment across the country. As a solar PV facility, Bahadur Khera generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting grid decarbonization and energy security in Punjab. The region's high solar insolation makes it well-suited for solar generation, and the plant contributes to local renewable energy targets while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Punjab, a state with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. Solar farms require land use, which can impact local agriculture or ecosystems, but they produce no air or water pollution during operation. The facility supports India's goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel dependence.
Frequently asked questions
Bahadur Khera solar PV plant is located in Punjab, India, at coordinates approximately 30.115 N, 74.346 E.
Bahadur Khera has an installed capacity of 25 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Yes, the Bahadur Khera solar plant is currently operational, contributing to India's renewable energy grid.
India's solar PV sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and competitive bidding for tariffs, aiming for 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
By generating solar electricity, Bahadur Khera reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and supports India's renewable energy targets under the Paris Agreement.