India’s reservoirs can host 102 GW of floating solar, says first national assessment (opens original article in a new tab)

India's reservoirs have the potential to host 102 GW of floating solar capacity, according to a national assessment by NISE, which highlights the technology's land-neutral advantage over ground-mounted solar systems.

• India's reservoirs can host 102 GW of floating solar capacity according to NISE's assessment
• Floating solar avoids land acquisition issues by using water surfaces
• The report notes floating solar plants cost 25% more upfront than ground-mounted ones