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Tahliwala15 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Tahliwala is a 15 MW solar power plant in India, operated since its commissioning. It contributes 0.05% of India's total solar capacity of 33,174 MW across 875 plants. Ranked #423 of 875 solar plants in India, its 15 MW represents a small fraction of the country's solar output. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Tahliwala 149 times smaller. Nearby plants include Banwala (25 MW, Solar), Usmankhera (25 MW, Solar), and Daulat Pura (25 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Punjab, approximately 300 km northwest of Delhi.

Capacity
15 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Tata Power
Location
30.3450°, 74.1920°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 30.345000, 74.192000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IndiaEnergy Profile
1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
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