On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for North India’s largest floating solar power plant, by Hartek Solar, a unit of Hartek Group.
With a capacity of 15MW/22MWp, SJVN’s floating solar power plant is located at Nangal Pond, Himachal Pradesh.
The project stands as a testament to India’s commitment to combat climate change by adopting innovative solutions in the energy sector.
Reduction in CO2 emissions
The project, valued at Rs 90 crore is the country’s first downstream solar installation on the Bhakra-Nangal Dam. It will save close to 657795 tonnes of CO2 emissions and produce over 33 Mn units of power output per year, showcasing Hartek Solar’s pioneering spirit in exploring innovative avenues for solar energy deployment.
Leveraging its expertise in solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), Hartek Solar is successfully executing the project within the given timeframe, sticking to the highest quality and safety standards.
Simarpreet Singh, the Group Executive Director of Hartek Group, expressed his gratefulness towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the floating solar power plant marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey.
He also thanked SJVN Green for showing faith in HARTEK’s execution capabilities. He highlighted the project’s importance in harnessing solar energy potential in water bodies and maximizing land utilization.
“We are focused on developing renewable energy to emerge as a major contributor in achieving the Government’s vision to generate more than 500 GW of Energy by 2030 from non-fossil sources,” said Singh.
At Bhakra-Nangal Reservoir, the floating solar power plant exemplifies the synergy between technology, innovation, and sustainability, setting a precedent for future solar projects in India.