Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

• 13 Aug 2024

Why in News?

According to the sources, The largest floating solar project in central and north India, generating 90 MW of energy, has been commissioned at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

• The project is executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL). It 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 Narmada river in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
  • 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.

Narmada River

• About:
  • The Narmada River (also known as Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
  • It is 1,312 km west of its origin from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain. It flows into the Gulf of Khambhat.
  • It drains a large area in Madhya Pradesh besides some areas in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • It is a West flowing river of the peninsular region flowing through a rift valley between the Vindhya Range on the north and the Satpura Range on the south.
• Tributaries:
  • The predominant tributaries from the right are – Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Man, Uri, Hatni, and Orsang.
  • The predominant left tributaries are – Burner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi, and Karjan.
• Dams:
  • The Major dams on the river include Omkareshwar and Maheshwar dams.