Mitigation of climate change is a shared goal that has united nations globally. Transitioning from fossil-fuel-based sources of energy to renewable sources of energy is therefore crucial. India has taken pioneering actions in addressing climate change and its commitment to climate action is emboldened in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). By 2030, India aims to achieve 50 percent² of its cumulative installed power capacity from nonfossil-fuel-based sources of energy. As of July 2023, fossil-fuel-based sources accounts for 56.25 percent³ in the power mix. The share of non-fossil-based sources of energy stands at 43.75 percent² (including Nuclear). With an overall share of 16.81 percent, solar energy stands as the major contributor to renewable-based power capacity in India, highlighting the significance of solar energy in India’s clean energy transition.

In alignment with India’s NDCs, State Governments have formulated solar energy policies to accelerate deployment within their respective states. Uttar Pradesh, in its recently revised solar policy has also detailed a robust strategy to increase solar capacity deployment in the state. While solar has multiple typologies, a key target mentioned as part of the policy is the promotion of floating/canal top/ reservoir top solar power projects. In support of this measure, this document aims to provide an assessment of Uttar Pradesh’s potential capacity for floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems.

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1	Solar Revolution on Water - Evaluating the Potential of Floating Photovoltaic Systems in Uttar Pradesh		26.6 MB
2	Allotment of dams/reservoirs of Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Uttar Pradesh for setting up floating solar power plants.		1.14 MB	Hindi