Overview
Beeragondanahalli is a 50 MW operational solar PV facility in Karnataka, India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Beeragondanahalli is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the state of Karnataka, India. With an installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), it operates as a utility-scale solar facility, feeding clean electricity into the regional grid. The plant is part of India's expanding solar energy infrastructure, which supports the national goal of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The facility uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity, with no fuel costs and minimal emissions. India's renewable energy sector benefits from strong policy support, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). The 50 MW scale places Beeragondanahalli in the medium-to-large category for Indian solar plants, typical of projects developed under competitive bidding frameworks. Operationally, the plant contributes to grid stability and reduces dependence on fossil fuels in Karnataka, a state with high solar irradiance. Its electricity helps meet local demand and supports India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The facility's location in a semi-arid region minimizes land-use conflicts, and its operation aligns with national targets for decarbonizing the power sector.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Deccan Plateau region of Karnataka, characterized by dry, sunny conditions ideal for solar generation. The area experiences high solar irradiance, maximizing energy yield. Solar PV installations like this have low water consumption and no air emissions during operation, but require land that could otherwise support agriculture or natural vegetation. The site's semi-arid nature reduces ecological sensitivity, though habitat fragmentation and visual impact are considerations typical of ground-mounted solar arrays.
Frequently asked questions
Beeragondanahalli solar PV plant is located in the state of Karnataka, India, at coordinates 14.1750 N, 75.7250 E.
The Beeragondanahalli solar plant has an installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar facility.
The operator of the Beeragondanahalli solar plant is not publicly listed, but it is typical for such plants to be operated by independent power producers or state utilities under power purchase agreements.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and competitive bidding for tariffs. The national target is 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
The plant generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption during operation, displacing fossil fuel-based power and contributing to India's climate goals.