Spanning a total area of 14,000 acres in Bhadla village, the Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park. It gets its name from the Bhadla village where it is situated. The region is known for its soaring temperatures, which makes it ideal for a solar project. In its totality, the Bhadla Solar Park is a 2245 MW (2.25GW) solar power plant with over 10 million solar panels. It is also the world’s largest photovoltaic project and involves an investment of about Rs. 98.5 billion. The project is carried out under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and is in line with the Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2011. https://realestateandepc.wordpress.com/2023/02/09/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-bhadla-solar-park/

1. All You Need to Know about the
Bhadla Solar Park
Spanning a total area of 14,000 acres in Bhadla village, the
Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park. It gets its name from
the Bhadla village where it is situated. The region is known for its
soaring temperatures, which makes it ideal for a solar project.

2. In its totality, the Bhadla Solar Park is a 2245 MW (2.25GW)
solar power plant with over 10 million solar panels. It is also the
world’s largest photovoltaic project and involves an investment
of about Rs. 98.5 billion. The project is carried out under the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and is in line
with the Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2011.
Phase-wise Construction of the Bhadla Solar Park
The construction of the Bhadla Solar Park began in
2015 and was completed in four phases:
● - Bhadla Solar Project Phase I: 65 MW
● - Bhadla Solar Project Phase II: 680 MW
● - Bhadla Solar Project Phase III: 1000 MW
● - Bhadla Solar Project Phase IV: 500 MW

3. Construction of the solar park began in 2015, and the first phase
was commissioned in October 2018. The second phase was
completed in 2019, and the third and fourth phases began in
2020.
About the location of the Bhadla Solar Park
The Bhadla village is considered inhabitable with torrid heat. But
due to its high temperature, it is an ideal place for a solar park.
The solar panels require regular cleaning due to frequent
sandstorms. The solar panels are cleaned by robots and
supervised by workers.
Bhadla Solar Park Phase Undertaking

4. Several entities have undertaken different phases to deliver this
solar project. According to Mercom India Research, Phases I,
and II were developed by Rajasthan Solar Park Development
Company (RSPDC). Surya Urja Company, a joint venture
between the government of Rajasthan and IL&FS Energy
Development Limited, developed the third phase. The fourth
phase was developed by Adani Renewable Energy Park — a joint
venture between Adani Enterprises and the government of
Rajasthan.
Features of the Bhadla Solar Park
● The Bhadla Solar Park is a large-scale effort to help
India reduce its use and dependence on fossil fuels.
● The Bhadla Solar Park has resulted in an increase in job
opportunities due to the large nature of the project.

5. ● The 10 million solar panels have a generation capacity
of about 2245 MW.
● The auction for this park received surprisingly lower
bids than NTPC, with a per-unit price of INR 2.62.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy’s Contribution
to the Bhadla Power Plant

6. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has contributed to the
580 MWp Solar Power Plant in Bhadla, Rajasthan by deploying
an automated robotic cleaning mechanism over 2084 acres that
enhances power generation and reduces water consumption and
operating expenses. This has also resulted in the development of
employment and growth in the areas of Bhadla, and Rajasthan.
Originally published at http://realestateandepc.wordpress.com
on February 9, 2023.