Overview
Kodaiyur is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in Tamil Nadu, India. It contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Kodaiyur is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Tamil Nadu, India, with an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and forms part of India's expanding solar energy infrastructure, which is driven by the National Solar Mission 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 has set ambitious targets for solar capacity, aiming for 280 GW by 2030 under its Nationally Determined Contributions. The 5 MW scale places Kodaiyur in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar projects in India. Solar PV plants like Kodaiyur play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying India's energy mix. They also contribute to local grid stability and can support rural electrification efforts. The facility's location in Tamil Nadu benefits from high solar irradiance, typical of southern India, which enhances energy generation efficiency.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, they require land for panel installation, which can affect local ecosystems and land use. In Tamil Nadu, solar farms are often sited on arid or agricultural land, potentially competing with farming. The region's high solar irradiance makes it ideal for solar energy, but grid integration and land availability are key considerations for sustainable deployment.
Frequently asked questions
The Kodaiyur solar PV plant is located in Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.856000 N, 77.977000 E.
The Kodaiyur solar plant has an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy growth is driven by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and targets under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to achieve 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030.
The Kodaiyur plant adds 5 MW of clean energy capacity, helping India reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet its renewable energy targets under the National Solar Mission.