Overview
Rawra B is a 25 MW operational solar PV facility located in Rajasthan, India. It contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Rawra B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 25 megawatts, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The facility is operational and plays a role in India's growing solar energy sector, 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 renewable purchase obligations. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 25 MW, Rawra B is considered a medium-scale installation typical of utility-scale solar parks in India. Environmentally, the facility supports grid decarbonization by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Rajasthan's arid climate provides high solar resource availability, and the plant's operation aligns with India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The facility contributes to local energy security and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
Rajasthan's desert climate offers high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The plant's land use is typical for ground-mounted solar arrays, with minimal water consumption compared to thermal plants. Solar PV has low operational emissions, but land transformation and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports India's renewable energy goals and reduces reliance on coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
Rawra B is located in Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 27.384° N, 72.242° E.
Rawra B has a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Rawra B uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations, aiming for 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Rawra B generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting India's renewable energy targets.