Overview
Durjani A is a 20 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under the national solar mission.
Durjani A is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 20 megawatts, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The facility is operational and plays a role in India's expanding solar energy portfolio, which is a key component of the country's renewable energy targets. The plant operates in Rajasthan, a state with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. India's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level renewable energy targets. The 20 MW scale places Durjani A in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar projects in India. Solar PV plants like Durjani A help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support grid stability by feeding clean electricity into the regional grid. The facility's location in a sunny region maximizes energy yield, contributing to India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, an area characterized by high solar radiation and arid conditions. Solar PV installations in such environments have minimal water usage and low land-use impact compared to other energy sources. However, large-scale solar farms can affect local wildlife and require careful siting to avoid sensitive habitats. The dry climate reduces soiling on panels, enhancing efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Durjani A is located in the state of Rajasthan, India, near coordinates 27.348° N, 71.995° E, in a region with high solar irradiance.
Durjani A has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The operator of Durjani A is not publicly listed, but the plant is part of India's growing solar infrastructure under the National Solar Mission.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and various incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
Durjani A contributes to India's goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on coal-fired power.