Ghaggar Link Canal is a 7.6 MW solar power plant located in India, operational since its commissioning. It is part of a larger network of solar facilities in the country, which totals 33,174 MW across 875 plants. Ranked #631 of 875 solar plants in India, this plant accounts for 0.02% of the national solar capacity. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Ghaggar Link Canal 295 times smaller. Nearby plants include RAJPURA TPP (1,400 MW, Coal) and Behbalpur (4 MW, Solar). The facility is situated in Punjab, approximately 40 km from Chandigarh.
8 years old
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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