Solar energy is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy in the world. It is clean, abundant and sustainable. In this blog post, we will explore the largest three solar projects in the world, their timeline and expected energy production.
The largest solar project in the world is the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, India. It has a capacity of 2,245 MW and covers an area of more than 5,700 hectares (14,000 acres). The project was completed in 2020 and consists of several sub-plants developed by different companies. The project is expected to generate about 4.2 TWh of electricity per year and reduce carbon emissions by 3.8 million tons annually .
The second largest solar project in the world is the Huanghe Hydropower Golmud Solar Park in Qinghai, China. It has a capacity of 2,200 MW and covers an area of 4,607 hectares (11,380 acres). The project was completed in 2020 and is connected to a 2.2 GW ultra-high voltage transmission line that delivers electricity to Henan province. The project is expected to generate about 3.8 TWh of electricity per year and reduce carbon emissions by 3.2 million tons annually .
The third largest solar project in the world is the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka, India. It has a capacity of 2,050 MW and covers an area of 5,261 hectares (13,000 acres). The project was completed in 2019 and consists of several sub-plants developed by different companies. The project is expected to generate about 4 TWh of electricity per year and reduce carbon emissions by 3.6 million tons annually .
These three solar projects are remarkable examples of how solar energy can be harnessed at a large scale to meet the growing demand for electricity and combat climate change. They also demonstrate the technological innovation and collaboration that are required to make such projects possible.