New method to identify optimal floating PV sites
Researchers in Spain have created a novel method to select within a set of water bodies those where the investment in floating PV could be most beneficial. They combined geographic information systems, multi-criteria analysis, and intelligent optimization. The new approach reportedly results up to 8.4% better LCOE compared to conventional methods.
L&T creates renewable EPC vertical
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has carved out renewable business vertical amid energy transition led growth in its infrastructure segment.
Ciel & Terre, Amplus complete 4.1 MWp floating solar installation for Ultratech Cement
Ciel & Terre India and Amplus KN One Power have completed a 4.096 MWp floating solar installation for captive consumption by UltraTech Cement’s Awarpur unit in Maharashtra.
Mobile floating PV plant powers Paris’ Olympic village
Transported 900 metres along the Seine, a 78 kW temporary photovoltaic power plant has docked at the Athletes’ Village to meet the needs of the Olympic and Paralympic Place for renewable electricity consumption.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable wins 1 GWh battery storage, 20 MW floating solar projects
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has secured the EPC contracts for a 1 GWh standalone battery energy storage project in Rajasthan and a 20 MW floating solar plant in Karnataka.
High-altitude floating PV has energy payback time of 2.8 years
New research from Switzerland showed that alpine floating PV systems can outperform lowland or ground-mounted counterparts in terms of energy yield and sustainability. The scientists found that the main material-reduction potential of such floating PV installations lies in the resource-intensive mounting system.
Waaree to set up 1.090 MWp floating solar plant for metal recycling company
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from a metal recycling and specialty chemicals company to set up a floating solar power project of 1.090 MWp DC capacity on turnkey basis.
Study estimates global floating solar potential at 1,302 TWh
A UK-based research team has calculated the global potential of deploying floating solar arrays on almost 68,000 lakes and reservoirs. It found some countries could generate the majority of their electricity needs from floating solar panels, while five could meet all their electricity demand.
Madhav Infra secures EPC contract for 15 MW floating solar in Chhattisgarh
Madhav Infra Projects has secured the order to set up a 15 MW floating solar PV project at Maroda Reservoir of NTPC-SAIL Power Co. Ltd (NSPCL) in Chhattisgarh.
New study calculates 207 GWp of floating solar potential in India
A new report prepared under the Indo-German Technical Cooperation on Innovative Solar provides a comprehensive overview of the floating solar PV potential in India. It also provides projections for installations from 2024 to 2040.
