Sakri 1A Solar Power Plant is a 100 MW solar facility in India, operated by Maharashtra State Power Generation Co Ltd (MAHAGENCO). Ranked #31 of 875 solar plants in India, it accounts for 0.3% of the country's total solar capacity of 33,174 MW. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Sakri 1A 22.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Saltek-Bhamer at 70 MW (Solar), BP Brahmanvel Wind Farm at 40 MW (Wind), and SIIL Jaibhim Wind Farm at 33.6 MW (Wind). The facility is located in Maharashtra, approximately 50 km from the city of Jalna.
8 years old
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sakri 1A Solar Power Plant is a solar power plant producing approximately 158 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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