Overview
NPKSP Tata NSM-P2B3 is a 100 MW operational solar PV facility located in India. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the National Solar Mission.
NPKSP Tata NSM-P2B3 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The facility is operational and forms part of India's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM), which aims to establish India as a global leader in solar energy. The plant uses crystalline silicon or thin-film PV modules to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is considered a large-scale solar installation. India's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the National Solar Mission and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), which mandate a minimum percentage of electricity from renewable sources. The facility contributes to grid stability and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. It helps meet India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant's location in a region with high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy generation, supporting local energy needs and reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a semi-arid region of Andhra Pradesh, characterized by high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility occupies land that may have previously been used for agriculture or was barren, minimizing land-use conflicts. Solar PV has low water consumption compared to thermal power plants, which is beneficial in water-scarce areas. The plant's operation avoids significant air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to local environmental quality.
Frequently asked questions
NPKSP Tata NSM-P2B3 is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, at coordinates 14.0410° N, 78.4300° E.
The facility has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant.
The plant is part of the Tata NSM-P2B3 batch under India's National Solar Mission.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM), state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and the Electricity Act, 2003, which promote renewable energy generation.
The plant adds 100 MW of clean energy capacity, helping India achieve its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.