Overview
Gurha SM is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under the national solar mission.
Gurha SM is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 10 megawatts, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The facility is operational and plays a role in India's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from high solar irradiance in the region. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and state-level policies. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the 10 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar projects in India. Rajasthan's arid climate and abundant sunshine make it ideal for solar generation. The facility contributes to grid stability and helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels, supporting India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
Located in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, the plant operates in an area with high solar insolation and low rainfall. The arid environment minimizes land-use conflicts with agriculture, though solar farms can impact local wildlife and require water for panel cleaning. The facility's location avoids sensitive ecological zones, and its operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Gurha SM is located in the state of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.859 N, 72.841 E, in the Thar Desert region.
Gurha SM has an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Gurha SM is not publicly listed, but it is part of India's solar energy infrastructure under the national renewable energy framework.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), state-level renewable energy policies, and targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
By generating electricity from solar energy, Gurha SM reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and supporting India's climate goals.