World Bank’s report charts the course for Indian FPV success

World Bank’s report, “Unlocking the Potential of Floating Solar Photovoltaics in India” led by Surbhi Goyal, highlights untapped 4 TW global capacity in inland waters. Asia, particularly China and India, anticipates substantial FPV growth. Short-term Indian goals focus on inland waters, with long-term plans for offshore expansion. To achieve 2-3 GW annual installations in three…

GCL SI and Ocean Sun collaborate for 270 kW FPV demo-project 

GCL SI and Ocean Sun recently commissioned a 270 kW a demonstration floating solar project called BOOST at La Palma’s Tazacorte port.  Since 2018, both companies collaborated closely to develop tailored PV modules, especially for Ocean Sun’s membrane based floating solar solution, subjected to rigorous testing with TÜV Rheinland. GCL supported the project by supply tailor…

Masdar and PLN partner for solar expansion

Masdar and Indonesia’s PLN join forces for Southeast Asia’s largest FPV, Cirata, with plans to triple its capacity to 500 MW, and to explore global renewable energy opportunities and green hydrogen development. The recently launched 145 MW Cirata project on the Cirata reservoir in West Java, powers 50,000 homes and reduces 214,000 tonnes of carbon…

IIT Guwahati start-up pioneers FPV technology

Quant Solar, a startup incubated at IIT Guwahati, is at the forefront of Floating Solar Technology in India. Globally recognized, it has joined a consortium led by DNV in the Netherlands, contributing to shaping international standards. Notable accomplishments include establishing India’s inaugural 2 MW and one of the world’s largest 36 MW Floating Solar Plants…