Kolkata-based Renewable Energy College has reportedly secured the order to instruct the technical know-how for setting up a 50-mw floating solar power plant for NHPC in Kerala. This will be the world’s first large floating solar power plant.
There are large stretches of water bodies in Kerala which NHPC wants to harness for solar power. This floating solar power technology was developed by the Renewable Energy College and has been implemented in the city. The project will be fully funded by the ministry of new and renewable energy and is expected to generate around 12 kilo watt of power. NHPC had contacted the College for offering technical know-how and installation assistance for their proposed 50-mw plant.
NHPC is engaged in the planning, development and implementation of an integrated and efficient network of hydroelectric projects in India. It executes all aspects of the development of hydroelectric projects, from concept to commissioning.
