Shezhilanallur is a 100 MW solar power plant in India, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #31 of 875 solar plants in India, it contributes 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 Shezhilanallur 22.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include MELAMARUTHUR (MUTHIARA) at 1,200 MW (Coal), NuPower Tirunelveli Wind Farm at 150 MW (Wind), and KODAYAR-I&II at 100 MW (Hydro). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 50 km from the city of Tirunelveli.
9 years old
India, Asia
- 544. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #10,039 worldwide by installed capacity
- #280 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
9 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Suzlon Energy operates 8 plants totalling 1,509 MW
49 plants within 100 km, 11,248 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Shezhilanallur 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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