Fortum Corporation has launched its first greenfield solar photovoltaic, or PV, plant in Madhya Pradesh, India. The 10 MW (AC) solar plant shall offset more than 18,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions equivalent annually. Fortum believes in responsible energy production focusing on low emissions, high resource efficiency and security of supply.

The new plant is the first greenfield solar project commissioned under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) phase II.