Renewable Energy

A Beacon of Sustainability – 1 MW electrical Solar thermal power plant. Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.

India One

Solar Thermal Power Plant

The current environment crisis is a clear call to transform our awareness and lifestyle. Therefore there is an urgent need for a new paradigm that integrates clean technologies into our day to day life.

In order to give a strong impulse towards the development of clean technologies and a sustainable society the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University have been actively involved for 25 years in the research and demonstration of alternative renewable energy concepts.

Technology Suitable for India

Relatively simple modular design.
Indigenous manufacturing.
Major components available locally.
Cost-effective technology.
Easy operation/ maintenance by means of readily available spares.
Easy to replicate, decentralized fabrication process to create local employment.
Easy and reliable storage options.
Reliable in long term operations.

Capacity

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Total Area

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Year Build

In spring 2017 the Brahma Kumaris and WRST completed the design, development and installation of “India One“, a 1 MW solar thermal power plant in Abu Road, Rajasthan. This research project uses the in-house developed 60 m² parabolic dish and features an innovative thermal storage for night operation. The 60 m² dish is a new development based upon 20 years of experience with parabolic concentrators. “India One” will generate heat and power for a campus of 25,000 people.

Key features of “India One”:

770 nos. of 60 m² parabolic dishes & 1 MW peak electrical output
Co-generation, efficient use of thermal energy & modular design
Thermal storage for night operation & direct steam generation
Networked enabled automated dual axis tracking and controls
Motionless cavity receiver & efficient use of land

Project Partners

For “India One”, Brahma Kumaris & WRST have secured funds from:

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE, Govt. of India) under its research & development scheme.
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) via its bilateral “ComSolar” initiative through GIZ (German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation) to demonstrate and promote this technology.

Research and Development of renewable energy devices for home, community, and industrial use.
Simplifying the design of equipment for decentralized manufacturing, enabling employment in local communities.
Encouraging individuals and industries to use renewable energy by presenting demonstrations on all campuses of Brahmakumaris I.V.V.
Dissemination of information on renewable energy for easy application and commercialization for home usage and industrial applications.
Organizing and participating in international and national conferences on renewable energy.