Overview
Neralakunte is a 10 MW solar PV facility located in India. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Neralakunte is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with a capacity of 10 megawatts. The facility is operational and plays a role in India's growing solar energy sector, which is supported by national policies such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level renewable energy targets. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 10 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale for solar installations in India. The facility operates under India's regulatory framework, which includes renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and grid connectivity standards that facilitate the integration of solar power into the national grid. Neralakunte's electricity output helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels and supports India's commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant contributes to local energy needs and aligns with the country's broader goals of increasing renewable energy share and reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of many parts of India, making solar PV a suitable technology. Solar installations like Neralakunte have low operational emissions but require land use, which can impact local ecosystems. However, solar farms can coexist with agricultural activities or be sited on degraded land to minimize environmental disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The Neralakunte solar PV plant is located in India, at coordinates approximately 13.9920 N, 77.3660 E.
The Neralakunte solar plant has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar facility.
The Neralakunte plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to generate electricity from sunlight.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and state-level policies that promote solar capacity addition.
The Neralakunte plant adds 10 MW of solar capacity, helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.