Overview
Supe Solar Power Plant is a 2 MW solar PV facility in India, owned by Clover Solar Private Limited. The plant contributes to India's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Supe Solar Power Plant is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in India, owned and operated by Clover Solar Private Limited (CSPL). The plant is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation within India's rapidly expanding solar energy sector. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid-connected solar capacity. India has set ambitious goals of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar playing a key role. As a small-scale solar plant, Supe Solar Power Plant supports local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV has minimal environmental impact during operation, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The plant's electricity helps offset carbon emissions and supports India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Supe Solar Power Plant have low operational emissions but require land for panel installation. In India, solar development often occurs in arid or semi-arid regions to minimize agricultural displacement. The plant's location in Maharashtra benefits from high solar insolation, maximizing energy generation. Environmental considerations include land use change and potential impacts on local biodiversity, though these are typically managed through site selection and mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
Supe Solar Power Plant is located in India, with coordinates approximately 18.32° N, 74.37° E, in the state of Maharashtra.
Supe Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Supe Solar Power Plant is owned by Clover Solar Private Limited (CSPL), a company involved in solar energy generation in India.
India's solar power sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and targets for 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. These policies drive solar deployment.
Solar PV plants generate electricity with zero operational emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. They help diversify energy sources and support climate goals, though land use and panel disposal are considerations.