Sakri Solar Plant
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CountryIndia
LocationShivajinagar, Sakri taluka, Dhule, Maharashtra
Coordinates20°59′N 74°19′E / 20.983°N 74.317°E / 20.983; 74.317
StatusOperational
Commission dateMarch 2013
Construction costRs 20 billion
Owner(s)Mahagenco
Solar farm
TypeFlat-panel PV
Site area400 acres (160 ha)
Power generation
Nameplate capacity125.0 MW
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Sakri Photovoltaic solar energy project is a 125 MW solar photovoltaic power plant.[1] The project was developed by Mahagenco in Shivajinagar in Sakri taluka of Dhule district in Maharashtra, India. Its cost was about Rs 20 billion, and it became operational in 2013.[2] Completion was in March 2013.[3][4]

KfW, a German financial institution, has agreed to finance the project.[2] Work has already started on 125 MW (5x25MW) Solar Photovoltaic part while for remaining 100 MW part, based on crystalline technology, international bids have been invited.[5]

References

  1. ^ Solar Photovoltaic Plant Sakri, German Missions in India
  2. ^ a b "World's largest solar project to come up in Dhule, Maharashtra". The Indian Express. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  3. ^ Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Shivajinagar
  4. ^ World's largest solar power plant ready for production in Sakri
  5. ^ In that 50 MW (thin Film) awarded to M/s. Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd.25 MW (Crystline) to M/s Prithivi And 75 MW To M/s Lanco InfraLtd.All three companyes are from Andhra Pradesh. "Crystalline Solar PV Power Project" (PDF). Mahagenco. Retrieved 16 September 2011.


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