Overview
Kisnayat Budhan NVR is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility in Rajasthan, India, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion under national solar targets.
Kisnayat Budhan NVR is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Rajasthan, India, with an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and forms part of India's growing solar energy infrastructure, which is driven by national targets and state-level renewable energy policies. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a mature and widely deployed renewable energy technology. India's solar sector benefits from the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and various state-level policies that provide incentives for solar power generation. The 10 MW scale places Kisnayat Budhan NVR in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar projects in India. Rajasthan's high solar irradiance makes it an ideal location for solar energy generation. The facility contributes to grid stability and helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Its operation supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Environmental context
Rajasthan's arid climate and high solar irradiance provide optimal conditions for solar PV generation, minimizing land-use conflicts compared to other renewable sources. The region's sparse vegetation and low population density reduce visual and ecological impacts. Solar farms in this area typically have low water consumption and no emissions during operation, supporting local air quality and water conservation goals.
Frequently asked questions
Kisnayat Budhan NVR is located in Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.905000 N, 72.940000 E.
Kisnayat Budhan NVR has an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The operator of Kisnayat Budhan NVR is not publicly listed, but the plant is operational and contributes to India's solar energy grid.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Solar PV in Rajasthan utilizes high solar irradiance with minimal water use and no emissions, reducing air pollution and conserving water resources in the arid region.