Overview
Tadwai A is a 30 MW operational solar PV facility located in India. It contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Tadwai A is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 30 megawatts, located in India. The facility is situated at coordinates 18.278000 N, 78.264000 E, in the state of Telangana, near the town of Tadwai. As a solar PV installation, it converts sunlight directly into electricity, supporting India's ambitious renewable energy goals. The plant operates under India's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes national solar targets under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). With a capacity of 30 MW, Tadwai A falls into the medium-scale category for solar PV in India, where utility-scale projects typically range from 10 MW to over 100 MW. The facility benefits from India's solar resource, with high insolation levels in the region. Tadwai A contributes to grid stability and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Its operation supports local energy needs and aligns with India's commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The plant's environmental significance lies in its displacement of greenhouse gas emissions and its role in advancing solar energy adoption in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of central India, which supports efficient solar energy generation. Solar PV plants like Tadwai A have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, but require land for panel installation. The area's semi-arid climate reduces the risk of cloud cover, enhancing energy yield. Local environmental considerations include land-use change and potential impacts on local flora and fauna, though solar farms can coexist with agricultural or grazing activities.
Frequently asked questions
Tadwai A is located in India, near the town of Tadwai in the state of Telangana, at coordinates 18.278000 N, 78.264000 E.
Tadwai A has an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Tadwai A uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs), and various incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
Tadwai A contributes to India's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on coal-fired power.