Overview
Mauja is an operational 8.1 MW solar PV facility located in India. It contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Mauja is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with an installed capacity of 8.1 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in India's expanding solar energy sector, which is a key component of the country's renewable energy strategy. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 8.1 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale for solar farms in India. India's renewable energy framework, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level policies, supports such projects through incentives and grid connectivity provisions. Mauja's electricity is fed into the local grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. Solar PV plants like Mauja contribute to India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, supporting energy security and sustainable development.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Mauja have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In India, solar projects are often sited on wasteland or degraded land to minimize conflicts. The region around Mauja experiences high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Mauja solar PV plant is located in India at coordinates 25.3170 N, 79.8140 E.
The Mauja solar plant has an installed capacity of 8.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar facility.
The Mauja plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and grid connectivity regulations that promote solar power generation.
The Mauja plant adds 8.1 MW of clean energy to the grid, helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.