As global sustainability efforts surge, solar energy emerges as a leading renewable option. Revered since ancient times, the sun now powers modern civilization. India, a solar powerhouse, generates 5,000 trillion kWh annually, ranking third in Asia. Solar parks like Bhadla, Pavagada, Kurnool, NP Kunta, and Rewa drive India's renewable energy transition.
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00:03 Hello there.
00:06 Welcome to yet another brand new episode of India
00:10 on its way to become the next solar power.
00:13 As the world continues to develop and opt
00:16 for more sustainable options for a better future,
00:19 there is no doubt in this fact that no one
00:22 stands tall in renewable options better than the solar energy.
00:27 Solar energy is currently regarded
00:30 as one of the most feasible and optimal options for power
00:35 generation.
00:36 In ancient ages, the sun has been
00:38 worshipped as the source of life on our planet.
00:41 With advancements in industrial technology,
00:44 humanity has come to understand why sunlight
00:48 is a valuable energy source.
00:50 In recent years, the impact of solar energy
00:53 on India's energy landscape has become increasingly evident.
00:57 Decentralized and distributed solar energy applications
01:01 have positively affected millions
01:04 of people in rural Indian villages,
01:06 catering to their cooking, lighting, and other energy
01:10 needs in an eco-friendly manner.
01:12 Solar energy also generates employment opportunities
01:16 at the village level, ultimately leading
01:18 to improved living standards and fostering economic activities.
01:23 Recently, India launched a new scheme
01:25 to boost India's domestic solar energy consumption
01:29 with Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana.
01:32 But do you know that even before this,
01:35 India has already started to generate approximately 5,000
01:40 trillion kilowatt hours of energy annually,
01:44 with most regions receiving four to seven kWh
01:49 per square meter per day?
01:51 This data is enough to tell India's already established
01:55 dominance in solar energy.
01:57 India ranks third in Asia and fourth in the world
02:00 in terms of the solar power generation.
02:03 Additionally, a recent report by the International Energy
02:06 Agency, which is IEA, indicates that India
02:10 is projected to fulfill 18% of its energy needs
02:14 from solar sources by 2030.
02:17 Currently, India hosts numerous solar plants
02:21 that play a pivotal role in countries'
02:23 renewable energy expansion.
02:25 Among these, here are the top five plants
02:28 making significant contributions to India's solar energy
02:32 journey.
02:32 Number one is Bhadla Solar Park, also known
02:42 as world's largest solar park.
02:45 Located in Rajasthan's Bhadla, near the blue city of Jodhpur,
02:49 the Bhadla Solar Park boasts an impressive power generation
02:54 capacity of 2,245 megawatts, making it the largest solar
02:59 park in India and the world in terms of electricity generation.
03:04 Spanning across 14,000 acres, its vast areas
03:08 contribute to its prominence in the solar energy landscape.
03:11 The scorching temperatures ranging between 46 to 48
03:15 degrees Celsius in Bhadla create ideal considerations
03:19 and conditions for solar energy production
03:22 in that part of the country.
03:25 With an estimated expenditure of around 10,000 crore rupees,
03:29 this solar park was developed in phases
03:32 through collaborative efforts from various stakeholders,
03:35 including Vikas Company Limited, Solar Energy Company,
03:39 and Adani Renewable Energy Park, Rajasthan.
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03:46 Second in line is Pavgada Solar Park in Karnataka,
03:52 situated in Palavalli, Karnataka.
03:55 The Pavgada Solar Park boasts an output
03:58 of 2,015 megawatts across its expansive area of 13,000 acres.
04:04 The park has been functional since 2018,
04:07 and it plays a crucial role in supporting other solar plants
04:10 due to its strategic geographic location.
04:14 Jointly developed by Karnataka Solar Park Development
04:17 Corporation Limited, Solar Energy Corporation of India,
04:21 Karnataka Renewable Energy, and the National Thermal Power
04:24 Corporation, NTPC, plans are underway
04:27 to expand its capacity by an additional 3 gigawatts,
04:30 solidifying its position as Asia's largest solar facility.
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04:40 Now, next in the list is Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park
04:43 in Andhra Pradesh.
04:45 Nestled in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh,
04:47 Kurnool Solar Park boasts an impressive power output
04:50 of 1,000 megawatts, covering an area of 5,932.32 acres,
04:56 established through collaborative efforts
04:58 between Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Corporation, Andhra
05:01 Pradesh Generation Corporation, and New and Renewable Energy
05:06 Development Corporation, with an estimated investment
05:09 of around 7,143 crore rupees.
05:13 Its construction, within a span of two years,
05:16 accentuates its significance in India's solar energy landscape.
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05:23 Another gem from Andhra Pradesh, once again,
05:28 NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Park in the state,
05:32 also known as Anantapur Ultra Mega Solar Park.
05:35 This facility in Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh,
05:38 has an output power of 978.5 megawatts,
05:42 covering an area of 7,924 acres.
05:45 The plant was commissioned back in May 2016,
05:49 and it is owned by Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation
05:52 Private Limited.
05:53 The construction of this solar park
05:55 marked a significant stride by India
05:57 towards sustainable energy generation in the region.
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06:06 Up next, Riva Ultra Mega Solar, Madhya Pradesh.
06:10 And Riva Ultra Mega Solar Park, located in Riva,
06:15 as the name suggests, in Madhya Pradesh,
06:17 is a solar power plant that boasts a capacity of 750
06:22 megawatts of energy generation across an area of 1,590 acres.
06:27 Constructed by Riva Ultra Mega Solar Limited,
06:30 a joint venture between the Madhya Pradesh Energy
06:32 Development Corporation Limited and Solar Energy
06:35 Corporation of India, it holds the distinction
06:38 of being India's first solar project funded
06:42 by the Clean Technology Fund.
06:44 These modern marvel initiatives are
06:46 enough to show the country's commitment to embracing
06:49 renewable energy solutions.
06:51 These initiatives are playing a crucial role
06:53 in India's solar mission.
06:55 The social and economic benefits of solar energy adoption
06:58 are also significant and truly visible in India.
07:01 The burden on rural women and girls
07:04 who often travel long distances to collect firewood and cook
07:08 in smoky kitchens has been reduced,
07:11 thereby lowering the risk of respiratory illnesses.
07:14 Furthermore, the energy reliance on coal has also been reduced.
07:18 And this is something that a developing India,
07:21 towards its development goals, needs
07:24 to have in its kitty as far as the cleaner part of the fuel
07:29 consumption is concerned.
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