Overview
Rawra 10 is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Rawra 10 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 10 megawatts, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. 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 category for solar farms in India. The facility operates under India's regulatory framework, which includes renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and competitive bidding mechanisms that have driven down solar tariffs significantly. Rajasthan's high solar irradiance makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. The plant contributes to grid stability and helps meet regional energy demand while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Its operation supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, an area with high solar insolation and low rainfall. Solar PV installations here have minimal water requirements compared to thermal power plants, reducing strain on local water resources. The land use is typical for desert solar farms, with potential impacts on local flora and fauna mitigated through site selection and design.
Frequently asked questions
Rawra 10 is located in the state of Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.381° N, 72.138° E.
Rawra 10 has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Rawra 10 uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to generate electricity from sunlight.
India's renewable energy framework includes national solar missions and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). Rawra 10 contributes to these targets by supplying clean energy to the grid.
Solar PV plants produce electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce water consumption compared to thermal plants, and help diversify the energy mix.