Overview
Veltoor Renew is a 100 MW operational solar PV facility located in India. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Veltoor Renew is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts, located in India. The facility is part of India's growing solar energy infrastructure, supporting the nation's goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The plant operates under India's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes national solar missions and state-level renewable purchase obligations (RPOs). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the 100 MW scale places Veltoor Renew in the medium-to-large category for Indian solar projects. Environmentally, the facility generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. Its location in a region with high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy production, contributing to grid stability and local energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of central India. Solar PV plants like Veltoor Renew have minimal water usage and no emissions during operation, but require land for panel installation. The site's environmental impact is primarily related to land use and habitat alteration, though solar farms can coexist with agriculture or grazing.
Frequently asked questions
Veltoor Renew is a solar PV plant located in India, with coordinates approximately 16.529° N, 77.903° E.
Veltoor Renew has an installed capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar facility.
Yes, Veltoor Renew is currently operational and generating electricity from solar energy.
Solar projects in India operate under the National Solar Mission, state-level Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and policies promoting renewable energy to achieve 500 GW capacity by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce clean electricity with no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and have low water consumption compared to thermal power plants.