Overview
ChSP NSM_P2B4 GJ-O5/001 is a 50 MW solar PV facility located in Gujarat, India. It operates under India's National Solar Mission, contributing to the country's renewable energy targets.
ChSP NSM_P2B4 GJ-O5/001 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 50 megawatts, located in the state of Gujarat, India. The facility is operational and plays a role in India's expanding solar energy infrastructure. Gujarat is a leading state for solar power due to its high solar irradiance and supportive policies. The plant is part of India's National Solar Mission (NSM), which aims to establish India as a global leader in solar energy. The mission sets targets for grid-connected solar power and includes various schemes to promote solar installations. The facility's capacity of 50 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale category for solar PV plants in India. Solar PV plants like this one contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying India's energy mix. They also help in meeting renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) for utilities. The plant's location in Gujarat benefits from the state's strong solar policy framework and grid connectivity, supporting the integration of solar power into the regional grid.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the arid region of Gujarat, which receives high solar radiation, making it ideal for solar power generation. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, but they require significant land area. The region's dry climate reduces the risk of soiling on panels, but dust storms can affect efficiency. The plant's construction may have involved land-use changes, but solar farms can coexist with agricultural activities or grazing.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the state of Gujarat, India, at coordinates 23.883° N, 71.195° E.
The solar PV plant has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW).
The National Solar Mission (NSM) is a major initiative by the Government of India to promote solar energy. It aims to achieve 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 and 500 GW by 2030, with various schemes and incentives for solar power generation.
Solar PV is a key component of India's renewable energy goals, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and meet climate commitments. The country has set a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar playing a major role.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases during operation, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. They also have low water consumption compared to thermal power plants, making them suitable for water-scarce regions.