Thekkampatty is a 4.9 MW solar power plant in India, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #803 of 875 solar plants in India, Thekkampatty's 4.9 MW represents 0.01% of India's total solar capacity of 33,174 MW. The largest solar plant in India is Bhadla solar park at 2,245 MW, making Thekkampatty 458 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kundah I-V (555 MW, Hydro), Pushep (150 MW, Hydro), and Pykara Alimate (150 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Tamil Nadu, approximately 60 km from Coimbatore.
14 years old
India, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Thekkampatty is a solar power plant producing approximately 8 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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