Overview
Lingadalli is a 40 MW solar PV power plant located in Karnataka, India. The facility is operational and contributes to India's renewable energy capacity.
Lingadalli is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), located in the state of Karnataka, India. The facility is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the country's rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. 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 the 40 MW capacity places Lingadalli in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in India. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Its location in Karnataka benefits from high solar irradiance, supporting efficient energy production. The facility supports local grid stability and aligns with India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a region with high solar insolation, typical of the Deccan Plateau. Solar PV installations like Lingadalli have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems; in this case, the site is likely on non-agricultural land, minimizing conflict with food production.
Frequently asked questions
The Lingadalli solar PV plant is located in the state of Karnataka, India, at coordinates 17.509 N, 76.994 E.
The Lingadalli solar plant has an installed capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale utility solar installation.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
India aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The 40 MW Lingadalli plant supports this target by generating clean electricity and helping meet state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs).
Solar projects in India operate under the National Solar Mission, state-specific solar policies, and renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) that require utilities to source a percentage of power from renewables.