Overview
Delhi DEL II is a 5.7 MW operational solar PV facility located in Delhi, India. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity under India's national solar mission.
Delhi DEL II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Delhi, India, with an operational capacity of 5.7 megawatts. The facility is part of India's growing solar energy infrastructure, supporting the country's ambitious renewable energy targets. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and state-level renewable energy policies, which provide regulatory frameworks for solar power development. At 5.7 MW, Delhi DEL II is a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of urban and peri-urban projects in India, often deployed on rooftops or small land parcels. As a solar PV facility, Delhi DEL II generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to grid decarbonization and energy security in the Delhi region. Its location in a densely populated urban area highlights the potential for distributed solar generation to meet local energy demands while minimizing land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Delhi DEL II have a low environmental footprint during operation, producing no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar farms can compete with other uses, though urban siting reduces this impact. The facility supports India's climate goals by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Delhi DEL II is a solar PV plant located in Delhi, India, at coordinates 28.555000 N, 77.085000 E.
Delhi DEL II has an operational capacity of 5.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Delhi DEL II 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 energy policies, and incentives such as accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
Delhi DEL II contributes to India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on coal-fired power.