Gujarat dedicates India’s first canal-top Solar Power Project to the nation

[roshangjha]

A first of its kind, Gujarat will dedicate India’s first 1 MW Canal-top Solar Power Project on the Sanand Branch Canal of the Sardar Sarovar Project. Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate the project to the nation tomorrow.

This project was developed by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) with support from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL). It will generate 1.6 million units of clean electricity per year and 90 lakh litres of water will be prevented from getting evaporated.

NaMo killed two birds with one stone:

1) Generation of 1.6 million units of Solar Energy per year.
2) Stopping evaporation of 90 lakh litres of water.

And what's the best part. You did not need to bring any additional land into use for cultivating this Energy. It was all lying there.

Now, this is how its done.

This is how water management is done. I hope the Pakistani government brings such projects that helps save water instead of crying about dams built by India.

Here's the link:

http://www.narendramodi.in/gujarat-...-canal-top-solar-power-project-to-the-nation/



P.S. The article is written on 23rd April. Hence, the tomorrow here would mean that Gujarat will dedicate it today itself.

 

[roshangjha]

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[Alchemy]

Innovative idea thats worth replicating in other portions of the country too ! Hail NaMo !!!

 

[afriend]

This is really a kewl idea..!!! we all need to make use of the free energy source that is available.. that is the solar energy..!!!! very good initiative.. i hope it is cost effective too..!!!

 

[roshangjha]

Yup, there are a lot of Canals connecting various parts of India. If such projects would be implemented everywhere, we would not only save tons of water, but also get CLEAN electricity at minimal cost.

 

[Sergi]

I wonder when other CMs gona wake up ???
1. Stop evoparation of water +1
2. Get extra electricity +1
3. No pollution Renewable energy +1
4. No land acquisition needed +1

Four positive points in single project. Good..... Best JOB

 

[Splurgenxs]

Its not like minds here lack ideas....

its kinda like those ideas where a Child comes up with a solution to water shortage by joining the Washing-machine water outlet to the flush tank to save fresh water.

Apparently Namo is the only politician/leader that truly listens and provides support..

Out of so many reasons not to some do make u hopeful for the future of humanity . This is one such venture.