Overview
Rawra A 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 A 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 forms part of India's expanding solar energy infrastructure, which benefits from high solar irradiance in the region. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level solar policies. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is considered a small- to medium-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the country. As a solar PV facility, Rawra A generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting grid decarbonization and energy security. Its location in Rajasthan, a state with abundant sunlight, ensures high capacity utilization. The plant contributes to local employment and rural electrification efforts.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Rawra A have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no water consumption or air emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. In arid regions like Rajasthan, careful siting is needed to avoid habitat disruption. The facility's operation supports climate change mitigation by displacing fossil fuel generation.
Frequently asked questions
Rawra A is located in Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.396 N, 72.231 E.
Rawra A has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW) and uses solar photovoltaic technology.
The operator of Rawra A is not publicly listed, but it is part of India's solar energy infrastructure under national renewable energy policies.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Rawra A generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting India's target of 50% cumulative electric power from non-fossil sources by 2030.