Overview
Bodhare is a 50 MW operational solar PV facility in India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Bodhare is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with an operational capacity of 50 megawatts. The facility is part of India's rapidly expanding solar energy sector, which benefits from strong policy support including national solar missions and state-level renewable energy targets. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a mature and widely deployed renewable energy technology. India's solar sector has seen significant growth driven by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and various state policies, aiming for 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The 50 MW scale places Bodhare as a medium-sized utility-scale solar installation. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, though they require land for panel arrays. The plant supports India's grid integration of renewables, helping to meet peak demand and enhance energy security.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Bodhare require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and ecosystems. However, they produce no air emissions or water pollution during operation. In India, solar development is often sited on arid or non-agricultural land to minimize conflicts. The facility's location in Maharashtra benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy generation while supporting national renewable energy goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Bodhare solar PV plant is located in India, with coordinates approximately 20.375°N, 75.040°E, in the state of Maharashtra.
The Bodhare solar plant has an operational capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale utility solar installation.
The Bodhare plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which directly converts sunlight into electricity using semiconductor panels.
India supports solar energy through the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, renewable purchase obligations, and various state-level policies, aiming for 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, have low water consumption, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to climate change mitigation.