Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, a central scheme to promote floating solar power plants set up on water bodies. It targets 5,000 MW of such installations by 2030-31. Floating solar deploys photovoltaic panels on the surface of reservoirs and other water bodies rather than on land, adding dedicated support to expand India's renewable-energy capacity.
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A newly named central renewable-energy scheme with a hard capacity target is highly examinable.
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- Scheme name: Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana.
- Promotes floating solar plants on water bodies.
- Targets 5,000 MW of installations by 2030-31.
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