Solar energy increases share of renewables in Indian grid This project's 80 MW solar plant is located in the district of Jalgaon in the state of Maharashtra in India. Since 2018 the project feeds solar power to the national grid and by that displaces energy that otherwise would have been generated by fossil-fuel power plants. This not only saves emissions but also helps to reduce the rising electricity demand-supply gap. The expansion of solar power also helps to decrease the dependence on fossil fuels, a limited and environmentally harmful resource.
During construction and operation the project creates employment opportunities for locals and also provides regular safety training for employees. The project activity also positively impacts the infrastructure development in the region, like the development of roads. Like other renewable energy projects in developing and emerging countries, this project also contributes to fostering the potential for economic uplift and promoting knowledge and education transfer for sustainable technologies.
How does solar energy contribute to climate action?Although the development of renewable energy sources is increasing, energy from fossil fuels is still a significant part of energy production worldwide. This is associated with the release of large amounts of carbon emissions. The use of solar energy is a good way to provide people around the world with renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Solar installations, implemented through solar projects, convert sunlight into electricity (photovoltaic) or heat (solar thermal). Even when the sky is cloudy, the solar thermal power plants generate heat and convert it into electricity. Photovoltaic projects use the photoelectric effect to convert sunlight into electricity.
The energy produced is typically fed into the national or regional power grid, reducing the share of fossil fuels in the electricity mix. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, solar projects also prevent the release of various pollutants associated with conventional power generation. Solar energy projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio are registered with international standards.
