Tata Power has launched India’s largest floating solar power project on water. This project has been installed in the backwaters of Kerala. Giving information about this, the company has said that it comes with 101.6 MW peak capacity. The project is set up on a 350-acre water body in Kayamkulam, Kerala, the company said in a statement.
Project completed amidst many challenges
According to ET’s report, the company said in a statement that several difficulties were encountered during the launch of this project, but even after that it has been completed. Problems such as water depth, high sea tides and severe water salinity have come to the fore during the construction of this project. The wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power completed the installation within the allotted time.
It is coupled with a 5 MW capacity inverter
To make this entire solar plant float on water, Tata Power Solar has constructed a platform on the water body. The Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) through Power Purchase Agreement project is the first of its kind. This facility is coupled with a floating inverter of 5 MW capacity.
problems in preparing
This Central Monitoring and Control Station (CMCS) and 33/220 kV switchyard are supported by 134 cast pile foundations, up to 20 m underwater depth. Its structure has been prepared under the dredging system. These solar modules were subject to strong gusts and strong tides, often reaching heights of about 3.5 m, while the sea-connected National Waterway was 15 m deep for 3 km.
What did the CEO say
Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power said that the commissioning of India’s first and largest floating solar project is an innovative and incremental step towards meeting India’s sustainable energy goals.