Overview
Uppara Hosahalli A is a 20 MW solar PV facility located in India. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Uppara Hosahalli A is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), located in the state of Karnataka, India. The facility is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the Indian renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under India's national renewable energy framework, which includes targets under the National Solar Mission and state-level renewable purchase obligations. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid-connected solar capacity in the region. The facility supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. By generating clean electricity, it helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's output is fed into the local grid, serving residential and commercial consumers.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the semi-arid region of Karnataka, where high solar insolation levels make solar PV particularly effective. Land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, but the area's low agricultural value minimizes conflict. The facility avoids water consumption typical of thermal plants, supporting water conservation in a water-stressed region.
Frequently asked questions
Uppara Hosahalli A is located in the state of Karnataka, India, near the town of Uppara Hosahalli.
The facility has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The operator of Uppara Hosahalli A is not publicly listed, but the plant is part of India's growing solar infrastructure.
India's solar energy is supported by the National Solar Mission, which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs).
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel plants. It also uses no water for power generation, conserving local water resources.