Overview
Raghawa IOC is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Raghawa IOC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Rajasthan, India, with an operational capacity of 5 MW. The facility is situated in the Thar Desert region, which benefits from high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar energy generation. As a small-to-medium scale solar installation, it supports local energy needs and grid stability. 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). India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar playing a key role. The facility's 5 MW capacity places it within the typical range for distributed solar projects that feed into regional grids. Environmental benefits include displacing fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The plant also contributes to local energy security and can help mitigate peak demand in the region. Its location in a high-solar-yield area maximizes generation efficiency.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the arid Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, characterized by high solar radiation and low rainfall. Solar PV installations in such areas have minimal land-use conflict compared to agricultural or forested regions. However, large-scale solar farms can impact local wildlife and require water for panel cleaning. The region's grid infrastructure may face integration challenges due to variable solar output, but distributed projects like this help balance local demand.
Frequently asked questions
Raghawa IOC is located in the state of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.385000 N, 70.569000 E, in the Thar Desert region.
The Raghawa IOC solar plant has an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The operator of the Raghawa IOC solar plant is not publicly listed, but it is part of India's growing solar infrastructure under the National Solar Mission.
Solar projects in India operate under the National Solar Mission, state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and the Electricity Act of 2003. The government targets 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Raghawa IOC adds 5 MW of solar capacity, supporting India's target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030. It reduces reliance on fossil fuels and helps meet state RPO requirements.