Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park
About
- A large-scale floating solar power installation located on the Narmada river reservoir in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The project is part of a larger 600 MW floating solar power park planned over the Omkareshwar dam reservoir.
- It is executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a government joint venture.
- As of August 2024, 90 MW had been commissioned, progressing to 278 MW by 2025, with plans for further expansion.
- The floating solar panels are arranged on water, which cools them and increases efficiency, leading to about 23% power generation against installed capacity, higher than typical solar farms.
- The project involves extensive use of high-efficiency photovoltaic modules (over 200,000 panels) and includes advanced engineering for stability, anchoring, and electrical connections.
- It spans around 12 square kilometers of water surface area and is divided into 14 islands.
- Innovative features include wave breakers, ballast anchors, and the world’s largest inverter floating platform, which optimize energy conversion and platform stability.
- It reduces carbon emissions by approximately 230,000 tons annually.
- The project conserves water by minimizing evaporation from the reservoir.
- Estimated project cost is about Rs 646 crore, with substantial central financial assistance.
- It sets a benchmark for future large-scale floating solar projects in India and globally.
