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Zaheerabad50 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Zaheerabad is a 50 MW solar power plant in India, commissioned in 2017. Ranked #83 of 875 solar plants in India, it accounts for 0.15% 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 Zaheerabad 44.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Sadashivpet ES (Solar, 50 MW) and Tandur First (Solar, 50 MW). The facility is located in Telangana, approximately 50 km from the city of Hyderabad.

Capacity
50 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Adani Green Energy
Location
17.6590°, 77.5570°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 17.659000, 77.557000
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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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