Odisha's reservoirs to become floating solar sites, boosting eco-tourism.

• Odisha plans to develop floating solar power projects on its reservoirs to overcome land scarcity for conventional solar installations.
• Floating solar panels benefit from water's natural cooling effect, leading to higher efficiency and reduced maintenance.
• GRIDCO has tendered a 1,000 MW floating solar project for the Rengali reservoir.
• Future floating solar developments are planned for Upper Indravati (225 MW) and Hirakud (1.5 GW) reservoirs.
• The initiative aims to expand green energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions in Odisha.

Why It Matters: Odisha's floating solar projects offer a solution to land scarcity for green energy.