The short answer
Modhera solar village: what visitors should know first
A short, interesting add-on rather than a destination. You will see the rooftops on the drive in; a long stop is not necessary, and there is no organised tour you need to plan.
History and context
The story behind Modhera solar village
Outlook Traveller reports that the Prime Minister declared Modhera the country's first 24x7 solar-powered village in 2022, followed by the launch of the 3D projection show at the Sun Temple.
Useful facts
Modhera solar village facts at a glance
- Location
- Modhera village
- Experience type
- Village drive or walk
- Known for
- India's first 24x7 solar-powered village
- Architect/Built
- 6 MW solar plant with 15 MWh storage
- Time or schedule
- Any daylight hour
Why it matters
Why Modhera solar village is worth your time
It fits the temple's own story. The Sun Temple honours the sun god, and the village around it now runs on solar power, which makes Modhera an unusual match of ancient and modern sun worship.
It is also a useful example for visitors interested in how rooftop solar and battery storage work at village scale, even if the experience is mostly visual. Facts here come from Wikipedia and Outlook Traveller.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Rooftop panels
About 1,300 of 1,600 houses have rooftop solar, per Wikipedia.
- 02
The solar plant
A 6 MW plant with battery storage sits about 3 km away.
- 03
The sun link
A village powered by the sun beside a temple to the sun.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
There is no formal attraction here. The village is simply where the Sun Temple sits, and the solar story is visible in the rooftops. Wikipedia reports that 1,300 of the village's 1,600 houses have rooftop solar systems.
A 6 MW solar plant with a 15 MWh battery system, about 3 km away, supplies the village with power around the clock. The project cost around ₹65 crore, shared equally between the Gujarat and central governments.
Walk a few lanes if you wish, ask your driver to point out the panels on the way in, and then continue to the temple. Treat it as context for the visit. Gujarat Tourism's projection show also draws on this solar identity.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Ask your driver to take a slow loop of the village
- Be careful with photography around homes
- Combine with the temple visit
- Do not plan more than 30 minutes
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Modhera village, around the Sun Temple
- Time needed
- Drive-by; 15-30 minutes if you walk the lanes
- Best time
- Daylight, any season
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Level village lanes and no steps. Shade is limited and facilities are basic, so keep it short and combine with the temple.
- Tickets and access
- No tickets; this is a working village. Be respectful with cameras around homes and ask before photographing people.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Level village lanes and no steps. Shade is limited and facilities are basic, so keep it short and combine with the temple.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Can I visit the solar plant?
The plant is about 3 km from the village; check whether visits are allowed before going.
Is there a village tour?
No organised tour was found. Walk or drive the lanes yourself.
Is it worth a stop?
As a short add-on, yes.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
