NTPC first leader in setting up large scale floating solar projects

New Delhi: NTPC is first mover/leader in setting up large scale Floating Solar projects.As on date cumulative 237 MW of floating solar projects of NTPC are under construction. The projects are 100 MW Ramagundam,92 MW Kayamkulam,25 MW Simhadri, & ,20 MW Auraiya Ramagundam 100 MW Floating Solar is the largest under construction floating Solar project in the countryBenefits of Floating Solar projects:Saving on Land &Non-reliance on large tracts of land otherwise required for setting up Ground Mounted Solar projects Higher Efficiency of Panels; The cooling effect of water on the installed PV modules, helps reduce thermal losses which increases the efficiency of panels.Reduced evaporation:The evaporationfrom water reservoirs is reduced.

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