Overview
Khirwa Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Rajasthan, India, owned by Conflux Infratech Private Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy expansion under national solar targets.
Khirwa Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Rajasthan, India, near the coordinates 27.3010° N, 72.3236° E. Owned by Conflux Infratech Private Limited, the plant is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation in the region. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. India's renewable energy sector is supported by national targets under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level renewable purchase obligations. Small-scale solar plants like Khirwa play a role in meeting these goals, often feeding into local distribution networks. As a solar facility, Khirwa Solar Power Plant generates clean energy with minimal emissions, contributing to India's climate commitments. Its location in Rajasthan, a state with high solar irradiance, optimizes energy production. The plant supports local energy needs and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
Rajasthan's arid climate and high solar insolation make it ideal for solar power generation. Solar PV plants like Khirwa have low water consumption and no air emissions during operation, but require land use that may affect local ecosystems. The region's sparse vegetation and wildlife are adapted to dry conditions, and solar installations can coexist with grazing or biodiversity if managed properly.
Frequently asked questions
Khirwa Solar Power Plant is located in Rajasthan, India, near coordinates 27.3010° N, 72.3236° E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by Conflux Infratech Private Limited.
India's solar power is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level renewable purchase obligations.
As a solar PV plant, it generates clean electricity without emissions, helping India meet its renewable energy targets and reduce fossil fuel dependence.