Largest floating solar PV project

Why in news?

• Ramagundam floating solar PV project's commercial operation date was recently announced.

What are Floating Solar Panels?

• These are Photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted on platforms that float on water reservoirs, lakes, and where conditions are right seas and oceans.
• These platforms are typically moored on calmer bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes or reservoirs.
• These installations are relatively quick to construct, silent to run and require no land levelling or removal of vegetation.

Key Highlights of Ramagundam Project:

• The 100 MW Ramagundam floating solar PV project in Telangana is operational from 1st July 2022.
• It is the largest floating Solar Power Project in India
• It is endowed with advanced technology and Environment-friendly features.
• The project spreads over 500 acres of the reservoir.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following statements

1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.

2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.

3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

                        B

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