Overview
Somaram A is a 20 MW solar PV plant located in India. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Somaram A is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with coordinates 17.718000, 78.995000. The facility has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW) and is currently operational, adding to India's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and various state-level policies. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 20 MW, Somaram A is considered a medium-scale solar installation. India has set ambitious renewable energy goals, aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar power playing a key role. Environmentally, Somaram A contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, though they require land for installation. The facility supports India's energy security and grid stability by providing clean power during daylight hours.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of many parts of India, making solar PV a suitable technology. Solar farms can have land-use impacts, but they do not produce air pollutants or require water for cooling. The facility helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, which is prevalent in India, thereby lowering local air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Somaram A is located in India at coordinates 17.718000, 78.995000.
Somaram A has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
Somaram A uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar PV sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level renewable energy policies, and targets to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water consumption, contributing to lower air pollution and carbon emissions.