Overview
Khetusar - Northern Solar Power Plant is a 20 MW solar PV facility in Rajasthan, India, owned by Northern Solaire Prakash Private Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy targets under the national solar mission.
Khetusar - Northern Solar Power Plant is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in the Khetusar region of Rajasthan, India. The plant is owned by Northern Solaire Prakash Private Limited and is currently operational. As a medium-scale solar installation, it plays a role in India's growing solar energy capacity, which is a key component of the country's renewable energy strategy. 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 incentives. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the plant's capacity of 20 MW places it in the medium-scale category for Indian solar farms. Rajasthan's high solar irradiance makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It supports grid stability in the region and helps meet India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The facility also creates local employment during construction and maintenance phases.
Environmental context
The Khetusar region in Rajasthan experiences high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar farms require land use, which can impact local ecosystems and agriculture, but they produce no emissions during operation. The plant's location in an arid area minimizes water usage compared to conventional power plants. Proper siting and design can mitigate visual and land-use impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Khetusar region of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.3225 N, 71.9951 E.
The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by Northern Solaire Prakash Private Limited.
India's solar power is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), which aims to achieve 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and various state-level renewable energy policies.
The plant adds 20 MW of clean energy to the grid, helping India meet its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing reliance on coal-fired power.