Overview
Mandrup - Giriraj Solar Power Plant is a 6.6 MW solar PV facility in Maharashtra, India, operated by Giriraj Enterprises. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Mandrup - Giriraj Solar Power Plant is a 6.6 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Mandrup, Maharashtra, India. Owned by Giriraj Enterprises, the plant is operational and feeds into the regional grid. This scale is typical of medium-sized solar installations in India, supporting distributed renewable generation. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and state-level renewable energy policies. India targets 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar playing a key role. The facility uses standard PV technology, converting sunlight into electricity without emissions during operation. Environmentally, the plant displaces fossil fuel-based power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV has minimal water use and low operational noise, though land use is a consideration. The facility supports local energy security and aligns with India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a semi-arid region of Maharashtra, where solar irradiation is high, making it suitable for PV generation. Solar farms in such areas can affect local land use and biodiversity, but proper siting minimizes impacts. The facility contributes to reducing air pollution and water consumption compared to thermal power plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mandrup, Maharashtra, India, at coordinates 17.4999° N, 75.7810° E.
The plant has a capacity of 6.6 megawatts (MW), using solar photovoltaic technology.
The plant is owned by Giriraj Enterprises, an Indian company involved in renewable energy.
India's solar sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and various incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces air pollution, and has low water consumption compared to thermal power plants.