Overview
Lakhmirwala Solar Power Plant is a 20 MW solar PV facility in Punjab, India, owned by Essel Clean Energy Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Lakhmirwala Solar Power Plant is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Punjab, India. Owned by Essel Clean Energy Limited, the plant is operational and supports India's growing solar energy sector. As a utility-scale solar installation, it plays a role in the region's renewable energy mix. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and state-level renewable energy policies. With a capacity of 20 MW, it is considered a medium-scale solar project. India's target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 drives such developments, supported by schemes like the Solar Park Scheme and viability gap funding. The facility contributes to grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV plants like Lakhmirwala help meet peak demand and support India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The plant's location in Punjab benefits from high solar insolation, typical of the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Punjab, a state with high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar energy avoids air emissions and water consumption compared to thermal plants, but requires land use. The region's agricultural landscape may see dual-use opportunities like agrivoltaics. Grid integration of solar power poses challenges due to variability, but battery storage and grid upgrades are being implemented.
Frequently asked questions
Lakhmirwala Solar Power Plant is located in Punjab, India, at coordinates 29.8509 N, 75.4023 E.
The plant has a capacity of 20 MW, making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by Essel Clean Energy Limited, a company involved in renewable energy development in India.
India's solar power is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and targets like 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Schemes include the Solar Park Scheme and viability gap funding.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption during operation, reducing air pollution and water use compared to fossil fuel plants. They also help in meeting renewable energy targets.