Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced comprehensive guidelines for the allotment of reservoirs and dams to set up floating solar power plants under the Solar Energy Policy-2022.
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- The guidelines will be implemented by the irrigation and water resources department.
- In the first phase, six of the 35 identified water bodies across the state will be allotted for floating solar plants, with an expected total generation of 440 MW of green power.
- Selected Reservoirs for Phase 1:
- Barusagar, Dukma, and Pathrai Dams in Jhansi
- Gunta Dam in Chitrakoot
- Upper Khajuri Dam in Mirzapur
- Each dam or reservoir will have an available capacity of 100-100 MW, while smaller reservoirs (below 200 MW) will have their full capacity open for allocation.
- The government expects a total of 7,000 to 10,000 MW of solar power once all 35 identified sites are developed with floating solar plants.
- Financial Requirements for Developers:
- Developers must demonstrate a minimum net worth of ₹1 crore per MW.
- They must submit a bank guarantee of ₹1 lakh per MW (valid for six months).
- Required documentation includes a pre-feasibility report, audit and financial records, project implementation timeline, and at least three years of technical data.
- Commissioning of projects up to 1000 MW will have to be done within 24 months and those above 1000 MW within 30 months.
