PM Modi Launches ₹260 Crore NHPC Floating Solar Project in Kerala to Boost Clean Energy

Kerala, March 11, 2026 – Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a 50 MW Floating Solar Project in West Kallada, Kerala, being developed by NHPC Limited, a leading Navratna CPSE, under the Solar Park Scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. The project involves a total investment of over ₹260 crore.

The foundation ceremony was part of PM Modi’s inauguration of multiple infrastructure projects in Ernakulam, Kerala, with a combined investment exceeding ₹10,800 crore, supporting the government’s vision of “Viksit Keralam – Viksit Bharat.”

Key Highlights from the Event

PM Modi highlighted that the floating solar project will advance India’s clean energy goals and strengthen the country’s commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
The Prime Minister lauded India’s achievement in becoming one of the top ten solar energy-producing nations globally.
He emphasized the need for more floating solar projects in Kerala to harness renewable energy efficiently.

Dignitaries Present

The function was attended by:

Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala
Shri Suresh Gopi, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas & Tourism
Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Significance of the Project

The 50 MW Floating Solar Project will:

Contribute significantly to India’s clean energy capacity
Promote innovative solar deployment on water bodies, reducing land footprint
Reinforce NHPC’s leadership in renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure development

About NHPC Limited:
NHPC Limited is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, primarily engaged in the planning, development, and operation of hydroelectric and renewable energy projects in India. The company is a key contributor to India’s renewable energy transition.