NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant

NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant is a floating photovoltaic power station in Ramagundam, India.

NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant
Location of the NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant
Country	India
Location	Ramagundam, Telangana.
Coordinates	18.731712°N 79.468583°E / 18.731712; 79.468583
Status	Operational
Operator	National Thermal Power Corporation
Power generation
Nameplate capacity	100 MW

History

The 100 MW plant is built on the balancing reservoir of the NTPC Ramagundam^[1] and reached full operational capacity on July 1, 2022.^[2] Spanning 500 acres and built by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited at a cost of ₹423 crore (equivalent to ₹448 crore or US$52 million in 2023),^[3][4] the floating plant consists of 40 blocks, each capable of producing 2.5 MW. These segments house a floating structure carrying 11,200 solar panels, all mounted on High-density polyethylene floaters.^[5]

References

1. kgi-admin (2023-04-29). "Power plant profile: NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Park, India". Power Technology. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
2. "100 MW NTPC floating solar plant at Ramagundam fully operational". The Hindu. 2022-07-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
3. "India's largest floating solar power project commissioned". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
4. "Explained: Why Telangana's floating solar plant is greener than ground-mounted ones". The Indian Express. 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
5. "Explained: Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project, IndiaRamagundam Floating Solar PV Project, India's Largest Floating Solar Power Project's Largest Floating Solar Power Project?". IndiaTimes. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2023-11-19.