Construction Digital Magazine August 2024 | Page 30

MADHYA PRADESH FLOATING SOLAR ARRAY
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MADHYA PRADESH FLOATING SOLAR ARRAY

WHO BUILT IT : NARMADA HYDROELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOCATION : MADHYA PRADESH , INDIA
The world ’ s largest floating solar plant , the project on the backwaters of Omkareshwar Dam was hit by a storm ahead of its opening this month but is still anticipated to be an era-defining installation . It boasts unique technology much like those seen in hydroelectric power plants which enables the generation of electricity from water .
The US $ 410m array has floaters positioned on the water ’ s surface which are connected to solar panels . Said floaters are connected to safeguard from potential harm from fluctuations in water flow or level . As it stands , the first phase generates 600MW , with potential for the project to be further expanded . 30 August 2024