Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project | 12 Aug 2024

Recently, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) commissioned a 90 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project.

SJVN Limited is a Mini Ratna Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project
- Located in the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park on river Narmada in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
- It is the largest floating solar park in India.
- The project aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2.3 lakh tons of CO2, supporting India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
- It will also help in water conservation by reducing water evaporation.
India's installed solar energy capacity has grown significantly, reaching 85.47 GW as of June 2024.
As of May 2024, renewable energy sources have a total installed capacity of 195.01 GW, which includes wind power at 46.65 GW, biomass/cogeneration at 10.35 GW, small hydropower at 5 GW, waste-to-energy at 0.59 GW, and large hydropower at 46.92 GW.