NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant
Photovoltaic power station in Ramagundam, India
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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 |
| Status | Operational |
| Operator | National Thermal Power Corporation |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | |
| 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 ₹489 crore or US$51 million in 2026),[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]
