Overview
Gurha VS is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Gurha VS is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Rajasthan, India, with an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and contributes to India's growing renewable energy portfolio, which is driven by national targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a mature and widely deployed renewable energy technology in India. Rajasthan's high solar irradiance makes it an ideal location for solar generation. The facility operates under India's national solar mission and benefits from policies such as renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and grid connectivity provisions. As a 10 MW solar plant, Gurha VS supports local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV plants have minimal operational emissions and low water consumption compared to thermal power. The facility's output helps meet regional energy demand and contributes to India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Environmental context
Rajasthan's arid climate and high solar insolation provide optimal conditions for solar PV generation, with minimal land-use conflicts in sparsely populated areas. Solar farms in this region typically have low visual impact and do not require water for cooling, preserving local water resources. The facility's operation avoids greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants associated with fossil fuel plants, supporting local air quality and regional climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Gurha VS is located in Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.900000 N, 72.926000 E.
Gurha VS has an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar PV facility.
The operator of Gurha VS is not publicly listed, but the plant is part of India's operational solar capacity under the national solar mission.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and state-level policies. The country aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Solar PV plants like Gurha VS generate electricity without emissions, reduce water usage compared to thermal plants, and utilize abundant solar resources in Rajasthan's arid climate.