India's Solar Ambition: 100GW by 2022 with Ultra-Mega Projects
India is aggressively pursuing its solar energy goals. The government has set a target to achieve an installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity of 100 gigawatts by 2022. This ambitious plan includes implementing 25 'Ultra-Mega' solar projects with capacities ranging from 500 to 1000 MW over the next five years.
One such project, the Ultra Mega Solar Project in Kamuthi, has already made headlines. Completed on time by the Adani Group in 2016, this plant has a capacity of 648 MW, contributing nearly 10% to India's current PV capacity. ABB, a global technology leader, was responsible for the electrical and automation systems of this mammoth project, which consists of five parts and was the world's largest PV power plant at the time.
Meanwhile, the state of Tamil Nadu is also playing a significant role in India's solar expansion. The government there aims to add 3 gigawatts of solar capacity through its own incentive program.
With such large-scale projects and ambitious targets, India is well on its way to becoming a global leader in solar energy. The successful completion of the Kamuthi project by Adani, with ABB's technological support, serves as a testament to the country's commitment and capability in achieving its renewable energy goals.
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