A proposed floating Indian solar plant could be constructed on a 1.27 million square meter floating platform by the end of 2014, with the capability of generating 50 MW of power. The proposed project is part of a global expansion in solar power projects.
While India doesn't have scorching hot wastelands in which to install such plants, it does have large stretches of water bodies which get plenty of sun.
Floating the Indian solar plant on water, while sounding complicated, will actually save costs as land in India is extremely expensive. Building the plant on a floating platform will allow both the government and energy companies to save cash and land.
Importantly, the project will not have much of an impact on the water bodies' ecology. In fact, the installation of the solar panels will reduce evaporation, helping preserve water levels during the hot summer.
What's Driving This Trend
- Floating Solar Farms
- Developing floating solar farms to save land and cut costs on renewable energy projects.
- Solar Power Projects
- Expanding solar power projects globally through innovative and alternative methods of installation.
- Ecologically-friendly Power Plants
- Growing interest in environmentally friendly power plants that preserve water levels during the hot summer.
Who This Affects Most
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can benefit from developing more efficient solar panel installations that save space and costs.
- Construction
- There is room for companies to build floating platforms and other innovative installation methods for solar power projects while saving on costs.
- Environmental Conservation
- The focus on ecologically-friendly power plants offers opportunities for environmental conservation industries to develop and upgrade their services.
