Dahej is a 10 MW solar power plant in India, operational since its commissioning. It is part of 875 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total solar capacity of 33,174 MW. Ranked #500 of 875 solar plants in India, Dahej's 10 MW accounts for 0.03% of India's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Dahej 224.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include SUGEN Mega Power Plant (1,530 MW, Gas), DGEN Mega Power Plant (1,400 MW, Gas), and DGEN MEGA CCCP (1,200 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Gujarat, approximately 100 km from Surat.
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Dahej 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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