Summary
The potential of solar power in Rajasthan is immense. The total photovoltaic capacity in the state passed 500 MW in 2013, and has seen growth henceforth. The district of Jodhpur leads with 42 projects totalling 293 MW, followed by Jaisalmer and Bikaner. The French group AREVA solar is currently engaged in constructing a 250 MW concentrated solar power installation which will become the largest CSP installation in Asia. A 4,000MW Ultra Mega Green Solar Power Project (UMPP) is being built near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. Upon Completion, it would be world’s largest Solar Power Plant. It is expected to be built in 4 phases, with the first phase likely to be commissioned by the end of 2016 ......