India has an estimated 102.18 GWp of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across its water bodies, according to a report released by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The assessment, prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), identified approximately 1,946 square kilometres of water surface area as suitable for floating…
The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Ministry of Finance has approved a central scheme to support floating solar projects integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), according to multiple media reports. However, variations have emerged regarding the approved financial outlay. According to Zee Business, the EFC approved Rs 5,000 crore against the Ministry of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a 50 MW floating solar project at West Kallada in Kerala on Wednesday during his visit to Ernakulam. The project was announced alongside the inauguration and launch of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 10,800 crore under the “Viksit Keralam – Viksit Bharat” initiative. The floating solar…
Oriana Power Limited has received a letter of award for the development of a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) plant at the Maithon Dam Reservoir operated by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Jharkhand. The contract is valued at Rs 1,180.53 crore, including GST. The company stated that it received purchase orders from a…
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) in Chennai has developed a hybrid floating platform that generates both wind and solar power from a single structure. The system can be deployed in offshore and inland water bodies, unlocking new surfaces for clean energy. The platform combines horizontal-axis and compact vertical-axis wind turbines with solar PV panels. Vertical…
The Delhi government is planning a floating solar project on the Munak Canal. The project is in the planning phase. Feasibility studies are underway. A detailed project report and technical design are expected soon. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the canal plays a vital role in Delhi’s water supply but also causes losses and…
Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from NTPC Limited for developing a 26 MW floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Sipat Reservoir 1-B in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. NTPC had invited bids for the floating solar project in February 2024. Following the EPC award, Bridge and Roof issued…
Ciel & Terre Solar Private Limited, in partnership with Larsen & Toubro and SJVN Green Energy Limited, has commissioned a 120 MWp floating solar photovoltaic project at the Omkareshwar dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will supply power to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited. The project comprises 14 floating solar islands, each with a…
The Water Resources Department, Madhya Pradesh has identified various dams and reservoirs for setting up floating solar power projects in the state. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Power’s (MoP’s) national vision to install floating solar power projects on water bodies across India. MoP has allocated the survey and investigation (S&I) work for…
Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) has successfully commissioned rooftop and floating solar power projects with a cumulative capacity of 30.34 MWp at its manufacturing plant in Jajpur, Odisha. The projects were commissioned on April 22, 2025, with 23.02 MWp from rooftop solar systems and 7.32 MWp from a floating solar plant. AB Energia Solutions Private Limited…