Overview
BhSP4 SBG is a 100 MW operational solar PV facility in India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
BhSP4 SBG is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 100 megawatts. This scale places it in the medium-to-large category for solar farms in the region, supporting India's ambitious renewable energy goals. The facility operates under India's regulatory framework, which includes national solar targets and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). As a solar PV plant, it uses photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight directly into electricity, a technology that has seen rapid cost reductions and deployment growth across India. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in a high-solar-irradiance region maximizes energy yield. The facility supports grid stability and helps India progress toward its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of arid or semi-arid landscapes in western India. Solar PV installations require land use that may affect local ecosystems, but they produce no emissions during operation. The facility helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, which is prevalent in India, thereby lowering local air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
BhSP4 SBG is a solar PV plant located in India, with coordinates approximately 27.47° N, 71.99° E, in a region with high solar irradiance.
BhSP4 SBG has an installed capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar photovoltaic facility.
BhSP4 SBG uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Solar PV is the most widely deployed solar technology globally.
India's solar energy sector is supported by national targets (500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030), state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and schemes like the Solar Park Scheme and production-linked incentives.
BhSP4 SBG adds 100 MW of clean energy capacity, helping India reduce carbon emissions and meet its renewable energy targets under the Paris Agreement and national policies.