Katol II is a 40 MW solar power plant in India, commissioned in 2023. It is among 875 solar plants in the country, which collectively generate 33,174 MW of solar energy. Ranked #190 of 875 solar plants in India, Katol II's 40 MW represents 0.12% of the nation's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla Solar Park at 2,245 MW, making Katol II 56.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Butibori Power Project (600 MW, Coal), Butibori TPP -II (600 MW, Coal), and MIHAN TPP (246 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Maharashtra, approximately 70 km from Nagpur.
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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