NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi visited the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, located in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Recognized as the largest floating solar park in India. This 600 MW capacity project developed marks as a significant step forward in India’s renewable energy journey.
Speaking about the Floating Solar Park, Union Minister Joshi emphasized the importance of innovative solutions like floating solar technology in addressing land constraints while promoting sustainable development. He highlighted the efficiency of this approach, noting that the cooling effect of water enhances solar panel performance, thereby increasing energy output.
Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park has commissioned a total of 278 MW. The total estimated development cost of the park is ₹330 crore, supported by a Central Financial Assistance of ₹49.85 crore.
Minster Joshi said that Madhya Pradesh is one of the most important States that is contributing to fulfilling the energy security of the country .He noted that the state has significantly increased its renewable energy capacity, achieving a 14-fold growth over the past 12 years, from less than 500 MW in 2012 to its current capacity.
The solar project was inaugurated last week by PM Narendra Modi and is a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to sustainability goals.
As the project moves towards full capacity, the entire 600 MW will be fully operational. It will generate more than 4600 million units of clean energy over the next 25 years. This is a remarkable achievement in India’s journey towards sustainable and renewable energy for the future.
