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Eenadu6.5 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Eenadu is a 6.5 MW solar power plant in India, contributing to the country's solar capacity since its commissioning. It represents 0.02% of India's total solar capacity of 33,174 MW from 875 plants. Ranked #644 of 875 solar plants in India, Eenadu's 6.5 MW is a small share of the national solar capacity. The largest solar plant in India is the Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Eenadu 345 times smaller. Nearby plants include Veltoor SP (100 MW, Solar), Veltoor Renew (100 MW, Solar), and Shakhapur (100 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the state of Telangana, approximately 60 km from the city of Warangal.

Capacity
6.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Adani Green Energy
Location
16.7800°, 78.3350°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 16.780000, 78.335000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IndiaEnergy Profile
1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
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