Which type of solar technology is being promoted under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM- SSY) for installation on reservoirs and inland wat

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Which type of solar technology is being promoted under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM- SSY) for installation on reservoirs and inland water bodies?

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The correct answer is Option B: Floating Solar Photovoltaic Technology. The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) on 31 July 2026 to expand floating solar power capacity in India. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme with a total financial outlay of ₹5,070 crore and a target of 5,000 MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects by 2030-31. PM-SSY focuses on developing Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects on reservoirs and other suitable inland water bodies. Under PM-SSY, eligible commissioned projects receive Central Financial Assistance of ₹1 crore per MW. The Solar Energy Corporation of India is the implementing agency for the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana. The scheme includes co-located Energy Storage Systems with a minimum storage capacity of two hours, equivalent to 10,000 MWh. The National Institute of Solar Energy has estimated India’s floating solar potential at about 102.18 GWp. The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park located in Madhya Pradesh contributes significantly to India’s installed floating solar capacity.

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