Solar parks are concentrated areas where power is generated by the sun and projects are developed on a huge scale. Besides the infrastructural work, there is a need to develop the site, draw separate transmission lines, and guarantee seamless water supply. As of 2021, the Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in the world, which spans over 14,000 acres of land area in Bhadla village, Jodhpur district, in Rajasthan, India. The total capacity of this solar park is 2245 MW, so as per December 2021 , the park has exhibited the lowest bid of solar power at Rs. 2.44 kilowatt-hour.
The Bhadla solar plant is divided into four phases, with RSPDCL (Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company Limited) developing the first two phases. The third phase was developed by Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan and the fourth phase was developed by Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan. Around Rs. 98.5 billion was invested in the making of this project.
Read on to know more about Bhadla Solar Park.
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Bhadla Solar Plant Project Gallery
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has operated the Bhadla project under the scheme for the development of ultra-mega solar power projects and solar parks and it is in line with the RSEP (Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy) 2011.
Location of Bhadla Solar Plant
The Solar Plant Bhadla covers 5,783ha in Bhadla village, which is situated 220 km from Jodhpur on the BAP-Bhadla Road. The RREC (Rajasthan Renewable Energy Cooperation) has allocated the land to execute the project in cooperation with the state government. RSPDCL leased 1,800ha of land to complete phase two of the project.
Rajasthan has a maximum solar energy radiation rate of 5.72kWh/m2/day which makes it a perfect place to build a solar plant. The country also gets the benefit of the highest solar power potential of 142GW with the huge barren and affordable land.
Details on Bhadla Solar Park
With a total capacity of 75MW, the first phase of the solar plant Bhadla has seven solar power plants, whereas the second phase of the project has ten solar power plants with a total capacity of 680MW. Phases three and four also have ten solar power plants separately, with a compound capacity of 1,000 MW and 500 MW, respectively.
The NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) and SECT (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are liable for allocating the designers for the Bhadla Solar Power Park. Also, the two established organisations have signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the assigned developers.
The third phase of the Bhadla solar plant has been prepared by Hero Future Energies (300MW), Softbank Group (200MW), SB Energy (300MW) and ACME Solar (200MW).
Azure Power (200MW), Phelan Energy Group (50MW), ReNew Solar Power (50MW), SB Energy (100MW), and Avaada Power (100MW) are occupying the development of the solar power plants in the fourth phase.
Power Transmission from BSP
The power evacuation functionality has been developed by the PGCIL (Powergrid Corporation of India) and TRANSCO (State-owned Transmission Company), which is to be delivered to the state board of the government.
The PGCIL is to establish 765/400/220kV grid substations along with the pooling stations at Bhadla Solar Park. A transmission system with 400kV and 765kV double circuit lines, along with four 220kV and two 400kV line bays, will also be laid down for the solar plant interconnections. Also, the TRANSCO will also generate 400/220/132kV grid substations with the purpose of power evacuation.
Financing of Bhadla Solar Plant
The construction of new transmission lines from solar plant Bhadla to the national grid was financed under the RRETIP (Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Programme), which is integrated by the government of India, the Clean Technology Fund, and ADB (Asian Development Bank).
The RRETIP has delivered the technical support to plan and implement the infrastructure for phase two of the project and also to review phases three and four of the Bhadla solar park.
Contractors Involved in BSP’s Construction
The Rays Power Experts were the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) for the growth of the 140MW capacity in phase two of the Bhadla Solar Park. The Vikram Solar builder for a 130MW solar power park in phase two.
In February 2018, Larsen and Toubro got the contract to construct a 100MW solar power plant via SB Energy in phase three of the project. In June 2018, Ecoppia also signed a contract with SB Energy in order to install 2,000 robotic solar panel cleaning equipment throughout the five sites in phases three and four of the project. Rangsutra, Meghraj Capital Advisors Private Limited, and Urmul Marusthali Bunkar Vikas Samiti offered technical support during the project’s development.
In a Nutshell
Bhadla Solar Park is the world’s largest solar plant with a combined capacity of 2245 MW. The plant is operational 24 hours a day. With its low-cost loans on solar panels, this social infrastructure project helps to lessen its dependence on imported fossil fuels. Encouraging such technology, the government of India has introduced a pollution-free and much healthier replacement of power production against the kerosene indoor lightning.
FAQ
What is the name of the Bhadla Solar Park owner?
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) has been allocated the land to execute the project in accordance with the state government. RSPDCL leased 1,800ha of land to create phase two of the project.
Which is the largest solar park in India?
As per 2020 reports, the Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in India.
Is Bhadla Solar Park fully operational?
Yes, the Bhadla solar park is amongst the largest solar parks in the world and it has been fully operational since 2021.
Where is the world's largest solar park?
The Bhadla solar plant is located in Bhadla, a sandy and dry region of Rajasthan.
How many solar panels are in Bhadla?
The world’s largest solar plant, Bhadla, has over 10 million solar panels at the park.
