Overview
Pratapgarh Solar Power Plant is a 9 MW solar PV facility in India, operated by Integrated Coal Mining (ICML). The plant contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Pratapgarh Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in India, with coordinates 23.3682° N, 70.7432° E. The plant has a capacity of 9 MW and is owned by Integrated Coal Mining (ICML). It is currently operational, supporting India's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under India's national solar mission and renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), which mandate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility represents a small-to-medium scale installation typical of distributed solar projects in India. The environmental significance of Pratapgarh Solar Power Plant lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The plant supports grid stability and local energy needs.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Pratapgarh have low environmental impact during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. In India, solar development is often sited on non-arable land to minimize conflicts. The plant's location in a region with high solar insolation maximizes energy generation efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Pratapgarh Solar Power Plant is located in India at coordinates 23.3682° N, 70.7432° E.
The plant has a capacity of 9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Integrated Coal Mining (ICML), a company involved in energy and mining sectors.
India's solar energy is supported by the National Solar Mission, renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and various state-level policies promoting solar capacity addition.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water consumption compared to thermal power plants.