Overview
Dadri ISCC is a 14 MW Solar PV facility located in Dadri, India. The plant is operational and contributes to India's growing renewable energy capacity.
Dadri ISCC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Dadri, India. With a capacity of 14 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale facility within India's rapidly expanding solar energy sector. The plant is operational and plays a role in the country's transition towards cleaner energy sources. India has set ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The Dadri ISCC plant operates under national policies such as the National Solar Mission and various state-level renewable energy incentives. Solar PV technology is well-suited to India's high solar irradiance, making such facilities key to meeting these goals. The plant contributes to local energy needs and supports grid stability by feeding solar power into the regional network. Its location in Uttar Pradesh, a state with significant industrial and agricultural demand, helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions. The facility also aligns with India's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its nationally determined contributions.
Environmental context
The Dadri region experiences a semi-arid climate with high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The plant's operation avoids significant water consumption compared to thermal power plants, reducing local water stress. However, large-scale solar installations can impact land use and local ecosystems; careful siting and management are needed to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Dadri ISCC is located in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India, at coordinates 28.5915 N, 77.6099 E.
Dadri ISCC has a capacity of 14 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Dadri ISCC uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable portfolio standards, and various incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
Dadri ISCC adds 14 MW of clean energy capacity, helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.