Overview
Muktainagar Edge is a 50 MW solar PV facility located in Muktainagar, India. The plant is operational and contributes to India's renewable energy capacity.
Muktainagar Edge is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 50 megawatts, located in Muktainagar, India. The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's growing solar energy sector, which is a key component of India's renewable energy targets. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 50 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale category for solar installations in India. The facility operates under India's national renewable energy policies, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level solar targets, which aim to increase solar capacity and reduce carbon emissions. The environmental significance of Muktainagar Edge lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. Solar PV plants have minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though they require land for installation. The facility supports grid stability and helps meet local energy demand in the Maharashtra region.
Environmental context
The Muktainagar region in Maharashtra has a semi-arid climate with high solar insolation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar farms like Muktainagar Edge require large land areas, which can impact local land use and ecosystems. However, solar energy has low water consumption and no air emissions during operation, offering environmental benefits over fossil fuels. The plant's location avoids sensitive ecological areas, and its operation supports India's goals for sustainable energy development.
Frequently asked questions
Muktainagar Edge is located in Muktainagar, Maharashtra, India, at coordinates 21.015000 N, 76.040000 E.
Muktainagar Edge has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar PV facility.
Muktainagar Edge uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to generate electricity from sunlight.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable portfolio obligations, and various fiscal incentives like accelerated depreciation and tax holidays.
Muktainagar Edge generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV plants have minimal water use and no air pollution during operation.