Overview
Bap - GIS 3 Solar Power Plant is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Rajasthan, India, operated by Green Infra Solar Farms Private Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy targets under national solar policies.
Bap - GIS 3 Solar Power Plant is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in the Bap region of Rajasthan, India. The plant is owned and operated by Green Infra Solar Farms Private Limited (GIS) and is currently operational. As a medium-scale solar installation, it supports India's ambitious renewable energy goals, particularly the target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and benefits from regulatory frameworks such as the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and competitive bidding mechanisms for solar tariffs. Rajasthan's high solar irradiance makes it an ideal location for solar PV projects, and the state has been a leader in solar capacity addition. The 10 MW scale is typical for utility-scale solar plants in India, contributing to grid stability and rural electrification. Environmentally, the plant displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing carbon emissions and local air pollution. Solar PV systems have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions. The facility's location in an arid region minimizes land-use conflicts, though large-scale solar farms can impact local ecosystems and require careful siting to avoid habitat disruption. Overall, the plant supports India's energy transition and climate commitments.
Environmental context
The Bap region in Rajasthan is characterized by arid desert conditions with high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar farms in such areas have low water requirements and minimal direct emissions, but can affect local wildlife and land use. Proper site selection and mitigation measures, such as maintaining native vegetation and avoiding sensitive habitats, help reduce ecological impacts. The plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Bap region of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.3893 N, 72.3134 E.
The plant has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Green Infra Solar Farms Private Limited (GIS), a company specializing in solar energy projects.
India's solar sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and competitive bidding for tariffs. The government targets 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without direct emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has low water consumption. It helps mitigate climate change and local air pollution.