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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a key player in India’s renewable energy sector, has successfully commissioned the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district. With a capacity of 126 MW, the project is one of India’s largest floating solar installations and a significant step in the country’s renewable energy expansion.
Awarded through a ?596 crore EPC contract by NHDC Limited, the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project supplies clean energy to the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL). Strategically located between the Indirasagar and Omkareshwar reservoirs, the project overcame complex environmental and logistical challenges, including fluctuating water levels and high winds, to reach completion in 26 months.
Equipped with 213,460 bifacial glass-to-glass modules, the installation generates approximately 204,580 MWh of energy annually, offsetting 173,893 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Engineering solutions such as mooring systems, wave breakers, ballast anchors, and adaptive cableways ensure stability and operational efficiency. Covering 260 hectares of water surface, the project hosts the world’s largest floating inverter platform, setting a global benchmark in floating solar technology. By reducing reservoir evaporation, the project also conserves around 32.5 million cubic meters of water annually.
Deepesh Nanda, CEO and Managing Director of TPREL, highlighted the project’s significance: “We are thrilled to set a new benchmark with one of the largest floating solar installations in the country. This project showcases how innovative engineering can address environmental challenges and drive substantial carbon reduction.”
Rajeev Jain, Managing Director of NHDC Limited, added, “This milestone demonstrates the potential of floating solar technology to provide clean energy while preserving vital water resources. We are optimistic about the future of renewable energy developments in India.”
The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project establishes a new standard in floating solar technology and exemplifies India’s commitment to renewable energy leadership. With this project, TPREL’s total renewable energy capacity reaches 10.9 GW, with 5.6 GW under development and 5.3 GW operational, comprising 4.3 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind energy. |
