NHPC to demonstrate floating solar energy technology in India

The officials of NHPC and Ocean Sun after signing an MoU in New Delhi on Monday.
The officials of NHPC and Ocean Sun after signing an MoU in New Delhi on Monday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 29: In order to demonstrate and implement the floating solar energy technology in India, NHPC Limited, the largest organization for Hydropower development and also engaged in the development of various renewable energy projects in India signed an MoU with Ocean Sun, a Norwegian company operating as a technology provider to the floating solar industry here today.
The MoU was signed in Hybrid mode by V.R. Shrivastava, Executive Director (REGH), NHPC and Kristian Tørvold, CEO, Ocean Sun in the august presence of May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Director (Technical), NHPC and Rajat Gupta, Executive Director (SBDC), NHPC at Embassy of Norway, New Delhi and Dr. Acquino Vimal, Ambassador of India.
After signing the MoU, both the Parties will explore key areas of cooperation for demonstration of Ocean Sun’s floating solar energy technology based on PV panels, mounted on a hydro-elastic membrane at relevant sites as may be identified by NHPC.