Overview
NPKSP Azure D is a 50 MW operational solar PV facility in India, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
NPKSP Azure D is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with coordinates 14.034°N, 78.443°E. The facility has an installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) and is currently operational. It represents a medium-scale solar installation within India's rapidly expanding solar energy sector. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes ambitious targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid-connected solar capacity. India's solar sector has seen significant growth, supported by policies such as viability gap funding and accelerated depreciation benefits. As a solar PV plant, NPKSP Azure D generates clean electricity with minimal operational emissions. It supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The facility's location in a region with high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy generation, contributing to local energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like NPKSP Azure D have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for large-scale solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. The facility's location in a semi-arid region of India may minimize land-use conflicts. Proper siting and mitigation measures, such as maintaining vegetation cover, help reduce ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
NPKSP Azure D is located in India at coordinates 14.034°N, 78.443°E, in the state of Andhra Pradesh near the town of Kadapa.
NPKSP Azure D has an installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic power plant.
The operator of NPKSP Azure D is not publicly listed, but the plant is part of India's growing solar energy infrastructure under the National Solar Mission.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and policies like viability gap funding and accelerated depreciation for solar projects.
NPKSP Azure D contributes to India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.