Overview
Manuguru is a 12 MW solar PV power plant located in India. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Manuguru is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's growing renewable energy sector. Solar PV plants of this scale are typical for distributed generation in India, supporting grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 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). India has set an ambitious goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and solar PV is a key technology. The 12 MW capacity places Manuguru in the small-to-medium scale category for utility-scale solar projects in India. Environmental benefits include displacing greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power, which dominates India's grid. Solar PV has minimal water consumption and low operational emissions. The plant's location in Telangana benefits from high solar irradiance, typical of the region. Grid integration of solar power is supported by India's Green Energy Corridor initiative, which strengthens transmission infrastructure for renewable energy.
Environmental context
The Manuguru solar PV plant is located in Telangana, a region with high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar energy generation. Solar PV has a low environmental footprint compared to fossil fuels, with no air emissions or water consumption during operation. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems; careful siting minimizes such effects. The plant contributes to India's renewable energy targets and reduces dependence on coal-fired power, which is a major source of air pollution and carbon emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Manuguru solar PV plant is located in India, with coordinates approximately 17.882 N, 80.860 E, in the state of Telangana.
The Manuguru solar power plant has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The Manuguru plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
The plant contributes to India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, as part of the National Solar Mission and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations.
Solar PV plants produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, have low water consumption, and help reduce reliance on coal-fired power, improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions.