Overview
Kodangal is a 15 MW solar PV power plant located in India. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Kodangal is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 15 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 plants of this scale typically feed into the grid or serve local industrial or agricultural needs. As a solar PV facility, Kodangal contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant's location in a region with high solar insolation ensures efficient energy generation, and its operation aligns with national priorities for energy security and climate action.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Kodangal have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems, and careful siting is needed to avoid sensitive habitats. In India, solar development often occurs on degraded or non-agricultural land to minimize conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Kodangal solar PV plant is located in India at coordinates 17.1550 N, 77.6280 E.
The Kodangal solar plant has a capacity of 15 megawatts (MW).
The Kodangal plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India supports solar energy through the National Solar Mission, which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) that require utilities to source a percentage of power from renewables.
Solar PV plants have minimal operational emissions and water use, but land use for panels can affect local habitats. Proper siting on degraded land helps mitigate impacts.