SECI in talks with Odisha govt to develop 100 Mw floating Solar PV panels

A 100 Mw solar project can be developed on a water body with a surface area of one sqkilometre, the official said

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is in talks with the Odisha government to develop 100 Mw floating Solar PV (photo voltaic) panels, harnessing the state's unconventional source of energy. 

“SECI has come up with a request to set up 100 Mw floating solar panels on Hirakud and Chiplima dams in Sambalpur district, among other places. They have expressed interest to help in conducting a review of the water bodies to gauge the viability of installing floating solar panels,” an SECI official said. 

A 100 Mw solar project can be developed on a water body with a surface area of one