Narmada Canal Solar Project
Utilizing the 19,000 km network of Narmada canals across
Gujarat for generating solar power, the Narmada Canal Solar Project launched in
2012, is said to be one-of-a-kind project in India. It was commissioned within
just 1,000 days of its inauguration. It will generate 1.6 million units of
electricity per year. The following are the advantages proclaimed by the
government:
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The panels are built over the canal to ensure that
around 9 million litres of water does not evaporate.
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According to the government the entire length of SSNL
canal network in Gujarat is around 19,000 km and even if 10 per cent of it is
used for this type of projects it could generate 2,400 MW of clean energy
annually.
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The project will eliminate the need of 11,000 acres of
land required for a solar project of this magnitude and save 2 billion litres
of water annually.
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It has the potential to bring down per unit cost of
clean energy from solar panels to between RS 8 to RS 8.50 in future.
This is a great initiative for India. It’s a prime example of
an infrastructural project which focuses on eco-friendliness.
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