Overview
Kallurani Phoebus is a 50 MW solar PV facility located in India. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Kallurani Phoebus is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the Indian renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the 50 MW capacity places this facility among the many utility-scale solar projects driving India's rapid solar expansion. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The facility's location in southern India benefits from high solar irradiance, ensuring efficient energy generation.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of southern India, which supports efficient solar energy generation. Solar PV installations have a low environmental footprint during operation, though land use for large arrays can impact local ecosystems. The facility helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, lowering air pollution and carbon emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Kallurani Phoebus is a solar PV power plant located in India, with coordinates approximately 9.454 N, 78.152 E.
Kallurani Phoebus has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Plants like Kallurani Phoebus contribute to this target under the National Solar Mission and state Renewable Purchase Obligations.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases during operation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering air pollution.