| NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant | |
|---|---|
| Location of the NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Ramagundam, Telangana. |
| Coordinates | 18°43′54″N 79°28′07″E / 18.731712°N 79.468583°E / 18.731712; 79.468583 |
| Status | Operational |
| Operator | National Thermal Power Corporation |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 100 MW |
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NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant is a floating photovoltaic power station in Ramagundam, India.
History
The 100 MW plant is built on the balancing reservoir of the NTPC Ramagundam and reached full operational capacity on July 1, 2022. 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), 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.
References
- kgi-admin (2023-04-29). "Power plant profile: NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Park, India". Power Technology. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- "100 MW NTPC floating solar plant at Ramagundam fully operational". The Hindu. 2022-07-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- "India's largest floating solar power project commissioned". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- "Explained: Why Telangana's floating solar plant is greener than ground-mounted ones". The Indian Express. 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- "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.
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