Overview
Diu Solar PV plant is a 9 MW operational solar facility in Diu, India. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity under India's national solar mission.
The Diu Solar PV plant is a 9 megawatt solar photovoltaic facility located in Diu, India. It is operational and contributes to the Union Territory's renewable energy portfolio. The plant is part of India's broader push to expand solar energy generation under the National Solar Mission. The facility uses solar photovoltaic technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 9 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for solar PV plants in India. The plant benefits from India's regulatory framework, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and state-level renewable energy policies that promote solar deployment. The Diu solar plant supports local energy needs and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. It also aligns with India's target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The plant's location in a coastal area provides good solar insolation, enhancing its generation potential.
Environmental context
The Diu region has high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The plant's operation avoids greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants compared to fossil fuel plants. Solar PV has minimal water use and low land-use impact when installed on rooftops or barren land. The facility supports India's climate goals and reduces the environmental footprint of electricity generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Diu Solar PV plant is located in Diu, a Union Territory on the western coast of India, at coordinates 20.707° N, 70.954° E.
The Diu Solar PV plant has a capacity of 9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
India's solar energy is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and various state-level renewable energy policies.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. Solar PV has low water consumption and minimal land-use impact.