Chiluah is a 10 MW solar power plant in India, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #500 of 875 solar plants in India, it contributes 0.03% to the country's total solar capacity of 33,174 MW. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Chiluah 224.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include ROSA TPP PH - 1 (1200 MW, Coal), Rauza Thermal Power Plant (1200 MW, Coal), and Bibiyapur (10 MW, Solar). This facility is located in Uttar Pradesh, approximately 200 km from Agra.
9 years old
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chiluah is a solar power plant producing approximately 16 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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