Synopsis: From the scorching deserts of Rajasthan to the sunny plains of Andhra Pradesh, India is home to some of the largest and most innovative solar parks in the world. These mega installations are not only harnessing solar power but also contributing to India’s ambitious renewable energy goals of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030.
In this article, we will be looking into the largest solar parks in India. Solar power has been emerging as renewable energy strategy of the country. India has positioned itself in the global scene for solar-generation across various states. The solar parks not only helps in reducing dependence on fossil fuels but also supports climate commitments and large scale investments.
1. Bhadla Solar Park (Rajasthan)
This solar park is located in a village named Bhadla of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The highest temperature of this village reaches 48 to 50 degree celsius in summers. There are 1 crore solar panels making it the the largest solar park in India with capacity of 2,245 MW. Solar panels are spread across 14,000 acres (56.6 sq km). Extreme high solar radiation levels are controlled due to this park benefits. It has helped achieve low solar tariffs in India.
2. Pavagada Solar Park (Karnataka)
This is India’s second-largest solar park covering an area of 53 sq km (13,000 acres) situated in Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is developed using a leasing model that pays farmers annual rent and has become a model for renewable development too. The park has a capacity of 2,050 MW.
3. Kurnool Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh)
The Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park is a 1,000 MW (1 GW) operational solar photovoltaic park in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It covers 5,932.32 acres (approx. 24 sq km), it was commissioned on March 31, 2017. Key developers of this park include Greenko (500 MW), Soft Bank Energy (350 MW), Azure Power (100 MW), and Prayatna Developers (50 MW).
4. NP Kunta Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh)
NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Park, also known as Kadiri Ultra Mega Solar Park, occupies a total area of 32 sq km in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. This is also known as Ananthapuramu solar park and its capacity is 978.5 MW. The proximity of the park to other solar zones made it emerge as a major renewable energy hub.
5. Kadapa Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh)
Kadapa Ultra Mega Solar Park is a solar park spread over a total area of 5,927.76 acres in the Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. The project is being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited (APSPCL), a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. This is part of Andhra Pradesh’s long-term solar expansion plan which records for around 1000 MW. Some of the units were commissioned earlier and the park continues to scale up capacity, positioning it India’s largest operational solar facilities.
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6. Rewa Solar Park (Madhya Pradesh)
The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar is of 750 MW and spread across 1,590-acre solar park in Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated in July 2020 as one of the world’s largest single-site solar projects. This solar park gained national attention for achieving record low-tariffs at the time of commissioning. This park is worth ₹4500 crores and has become the first solar park India to supply power to Delhi metro and highlights the inter-state renewable power transmission.
7. Charanka Solar Park (Gujarat)
This solar park is located in Patan district and is one of India’s large-scale solar parks recording 730 MW and covers an area of 5,384-acre. Gujarat’s strong policy support and grid infra helped Charanka maintain relevance despite other projects incoming. The park features 730 MW of capacity installed by 36 different companies.
8. Kamuthi Solar Power (Tamil Nadu)
Kamuthi Solar Power Project is a photovoltaic power stationspread over an area of 2,500 acres in Kamuthi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The project was commissioned by Adani Power. It generates capacity of 648 MW at a single location. This was once the world’s largest single-location solar plant and a landmark in India’s solar journey.
9. Mandsaur Solar Park (Madhya Pradesh)
It records for 600 MW and the location and development have enabled steady capacity addition and improved stability in India. It includes major installations such as the NTPC Mandsaur Solar Power Plant (covering 250 acres).
10. Galiveedu Solar Park (Andhra Pradesh)
The HPCL Galiveedu Solar PV Park is a 100 MW solar power project located in the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. This project is in pre-constructed phase, developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) through its subsidiary, HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd, aiming for completion around 2027.
Government Investment in Renewable Energy
- Budgetary and institutional support: The government continues to strengthen IREDA through capital infusion enabling financing for solar and hybrid projects. Renewable energy and grid modernization are key priorities under union budget allocations, through schemes like RDSS for better distribution networks.
- Long-term investment: India is set to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 with solar being the largest share. Policies expect over USD 250 billion in renewable energy investments by 2030. Projects such as Gujarat hybrid renewable energy park signal the next phase of scale.
- Private sector participation: Indian and global players still invest in solar parks with stable policy frameworks.
In conclusion, the largest solar parks represent the solar ecosystem on India. These parks are central to India’s economic growth strategy. India’s solar park model is set to remain the country’s renewable energy in future.
Written by Vijai Krishna
