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NTPC to develop ground-mount and floating solar plants in Tripura

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed an agreement with the state government of Tripura to collaborate for the development of ground-mount and floating solar projects in Tripura.

SJVN starts construction of 90 MW floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh

The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the floating solar project on a build-own-operate basis. Larsen & Toubro Ltd is tasked with the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the plant.

Madhya Pradesh to launch three new floating solar projects soon

The state will launch three floating solar projects worth INR 7,500 crore ($919 million). The new projects will be in addition to a 600 MW plant currently under development at Omkareshwar reservoir.

NTPC, DVC JV tenders power evacuation package for 755 MW floating solar park

Green Valley Renewable Energy Ltd, a joint venture of government-owned power generators DVC and NTPC, has invited bid to develop the power evacuation system for its 755 MW floating solar project at DVC’s Tilaiya and Panchet reservoirs in Jharkhand.

Uttar Pradesh seeks consultant for floating solar on dam reservoirs

TUSCO Ltd is accepting bids from consultants to prepare a pre-feasibility report and detailed project report for floating solar plants on dam reservoirs in Uttar Pradesh.

DVC to set up 2 GW of floating solar across its reservoirs

The state-owned thermal and hydel power generator has already received approval for 990 MW of floating solar under the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks (UMREPP) scheme. A tender for part of this capacity will be launched shortly.  

Is floating solar PV the future? 

The major impediments to floating solar photovoltaics (floatovoltaics) are the high cost of materials and the complex installation involved. 

SJVN awards 90 MW floating solar EPC contract to Larsen & Toubro

The state-owned hydropower producer is executing the 90 MW floating solar project on a build-own-operate basis at the Omkareshwar reservoir in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh.

Assam tenders 100 MW floating solar, 50 MW ground-mount PV projects

Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd has issued two separate tenders to develop 100 MW of floating solar and 50 MW ground-mount PV projects in the state. The projects are to be developed on a build-own-operate basis.

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SJVN wins 83 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh

The state-owned hydropower producer won the 83 MW floating solar project at a tariff of INR 3.70 ($0.046)/kWh, in a competitive auction conducted by REWA Ultra Mega Solar Ltd.

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