Overview
Gundlupet is a 20 MW operational solar PV plant located in India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Gundlupet is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the town of Gundlupet, Karnataka, India. The facility is operational and adds to India's growing solar energy portfolio, supporting the country's ambitious renewable energy goals. As a solar PV installation, Gundlupet converts sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. With a capacity of 20 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for utility solar projects in India. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and benefits from policies such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and state-level renewable energy targets. The plant contributes to local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV installations like Gundlupet have minimal environmental impact during operation, though land use and visual effects are considerations. The facility supports India's commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The Gundlupet region in Karnataka experiences a tropical climate with high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar plants require land clearing, which can affect local ecosystems, but they produce no emissions during operation. The facility's location in a semi-arid area minimizes competition with agriculture, and its operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from conventional power sources.
Frequently asked questions
The Gundlupet solar plant is located in Gundlupet, Karnataka, India, at coordinates 11.8050 N, 76.6700 E.
The Gundlupet solar plant has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The Gundlupet plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level renewable portfolio obligations.
The 20 MW Gundlupet plant adds to India's solar capacity, helping the country achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.