Naga Samudra extn is an 11 MW solar power plant in India, operational since 2021. It is part of a total of 875 solar plants in the country, contributing to a combined solar capacity of 33,174 MW. The facility is operated by a local entity. Ranked #487 of 875 solar plants in India, Naga Samudra extn's 11 MW represents 0.03% of India's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Naga Samudra extn about 204 times smaller. Nearby plants include BELLARY TPS (1,700 MW, Coal), TORANGALLU EXT (600 MW, Coal), and TORANGALLU IMP (260 MW, Coal). The plant is located in Karnataka, approximately 300 km from Bangalore.
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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