Overview
Lallian Kalan Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Punjab, India, owned by IK Energy Private Limited. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Lallian Kalan Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Punjab, India. Owned by IK Energy Private Limited, the plant is operational and represents a small-scale contribution to India's growing solar energy sector. The facility is situated in the state of Punjab, which has favorable solar irradiation levels for power generation. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level renewable purchase obligations. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is classified as a small-scale solar installation, typical of distributed generation projects that feed into local grids. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity without emissions during operation. This facility supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Small-scale solar plants like Lallian Kalan help decentralize power generation, reduce transmission losses, and provide clean energy to local communities. The plant's operation aligns with India's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its renewable energy expansion strategy.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Punjab, an agricultural region with high solar insolation. Solar PV installations have minimal land-use impact compared to fossil fuel plants, though large-scale ground-mounted arrays can affect local ecosystems. The facility's small footprint reduces visual and habitat disruption. Grid integration of solar power in India faces challenges due to intermittency, but small-scale plants contribute to distributed generation, easing grid stress.
Frequently asked questions
Lallian Kalan Solar Power Plant is located in Punjab, India, at coordinates 31.2496 N, 75.4826 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by IK Energy Private Limited, an Indian energy company.
India's solar power is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable purchase obligations, and targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity from solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting India's renewable energy goals.