Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) on Indian Reservoirs (Current Events of National And International importance)
Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) on Indian Reservoirs (Current Events of National And International importance)
Why In News:
A new report reveals that India's water reservoirs have the potential to host 102 GW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity, significantly boosting the country's renewable energy targets.
What is Floating Solar (FSPV)?
Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) systems install solar panels on floating platforms anchored over water bodies such as reservoirs, lakes, and ponds.
Key advantage over land-based solar: Eliminates land acquisition requirements; the cooling effect of water improves panel efficiency by up to 15-16% compared to ground-mounted solar.
Reduces water evaporation significantly- critical for water-scarce regions.
India's FSPV Landscape
Omkareshwar floating solar project: This 126 MW plant in Madhya Pradesh is built over 260 hectares of water. It boasts the world's largest inverter floating platform
Kayamkulam floating solar project: Located in Kerala, this 101.6 MWp project spans a 350-acre backwater area.
Current installed renewable capacity in India exceeds 254 GW (2025). Target is 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 under the National Solar Mission.