Photovoltaics supports sustainable development in IndiaAs part of this solar power project, a photovoltaic system was installed in the Rajasthan region of India that converts solar radiation into clean energy, or direct current (DC). After the DC is converted to alternating current, it is fed into the regional power grid that serves north, east, west and northeast India (NEWNE grid).
The photovoltaic system has a total installed capacity of 20 megawatts. The renewable energy it generates replaces some of the electricity in the grid that would otherwise be generated by fossil fuels.
The project contributes to sustainable development in India by providing access to clean energy, creating jobs and saving approximately 34,260 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.