Estimated potential as per solar irradiation data is 5 to 7 kilowatt hour per square metre
In case of Nellore district, the potential is 5.15 kwh/sq.m as against the highest of 5.27 kwh/sq.m in Anantapur. In case of Guntur, the prospect is 4.95 kwh/sq.m
Nellore: Nellore can be a potential district to harness solar energy in view of abundant sunshine and vast wasteland area in the district.The estimated potential as per solar irradiation data in AP is from 5 to 7 kilowatt hour per square metre in Andhra Pradesh, which is one of the few states with more number of sunny days. In case of Nellore district, the potential is 5.15 kwh/sq.m as against the highest of 5.27 kwh/sq.m in Anantapur. In case of Guntur, the prospect is 4.95 kwh/sq.m.
Speaking to this newspaper, noted alternative energy scientist and founder of Nayudamma Centre for Development Alternatives, Dr A. Jagadeesh, said that solar irradiation in Nellore is much more than Guntur, Kadapa and Kurnool.He said that the wasteland available in Nellore district is far more than in Anantapur while referring to wasteland percentage to the extent of 37.61 per cent out of total land in Nellore district as against 16.9 in Anantapur, 14.72 in Guntur and 21.97 per cent in Kurnool. Pointing to the need for water to keep the solar panels clean for huge solar PV power plants, he said that Nellore district is far better in ground water reserves in many places compared to Anantapur.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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