NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant

NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant is a floating photovoltaic power station in Ramagundam, India.

NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant
Location of the NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant
Country	India
Location	Ramagundam, Telangana.
Coordinates	18.731712°N 79.468583°E / 18.731712; 79.468583
Status	Operational
Operator	National Thermal Power Corporation
Solar farm
Type	Standard PV
Power generation
Nameplate capacity	100 MW

History

The 100 MW plant is built on the balancing reservoir of the NTPC Ramagundam^[1] and reached full operational capacity on July 1, 2022.^[2] Spanning 500 acres and built by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited at a cost of ₹423 crore (equivalent to ₹448 crore or US$53 million in 2023),^[3][4] the floating plant consists of 40 blocks, each capable of producing 2.5 MW. These segments house a floating structure carrying 11,200 solar panels, all mounted on High-density polyethylene floaters.^[5]