Largest Floating Solar Project in Central and North India Commissioned in Madhya Pradesh

Largest Floating Solar Project in Central and North India Commissioned in Madhya Pradesh

The largest floating solar project in central and north India, with a capacity of 90 MW, has been commissioned at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. State Renewable Energy Minister Rakesh Shukla announced the commissioning of the project on August 8.

Project Details

  • Name: Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project
  • Cost: Rs 646 crore
  • Commissioning Date: August 8, 2024
  • Developed By: SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN
  • Installed Capacity: 90 MW
  • Location: Backwaters of Omkareshwar Dam

Significance

  • Largest Solar Park: It is the biggest solar park in India and the largest floating solar project in central and north India.
  • Total Installed Capacity of SJVN: 2466.50 MW

Energy Generation

  • First-Year Generation: 196.5 million units
  • 25-Year Projection: 4,629.3 million units

Environmental Impact

  • Reduction in Carbon Emissions: 2.3 lakh tonnes
  • Contribution to Net Zero Goals: Supports the central government’s mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070
  • Water Conservation: Helps in reducing water evaporation

Tariff and Operation

  • Tariff Rate: Rs 3.26 per unit
  • Operation Basis: Build Own and Operate for 25 years

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. Where is the largest floating solar project in central and north India located?
    • A) Gujarat
    • B) Maharashtra
    • C) Madhya Pradesh
    • D) Rajasthan
    • Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
  2. What is the installed capacity of the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project?
    • A) 50 MW
    • B) 90 MW
    • C) 100 MW
    • D) 120 MW
    • Answer: B) 90 MW
  3. Which company executed the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project?
    • A) NTPC
    • B) Adani Green Energy
    • C) SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL)
    • D) Tata Power
    • Answer: C) SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL)
  4. What is the projected energy generation of the project over 25 years?
    • A) 1000 million units
    • B) 2500 million units
    • C) 4629.3 million units
    • D) 5000 million units
    • Answer: C) 4629.3 million units
  5. How much carbon emissions will the project reduce annually?
    • A) 1 lakh tonnes
    • B) 2.3 lakh tonnes
    • C) 3 lakh tonnes
    • D) 4 lakh tonnes
    • Answer: B) 2.3 lakh tonnes