Scope, Challenges, Opportunities and Future Goal Assessment of Floating Solar Park

Abstract

Industrialization, globalization, urbanization, and increasing population demand more energy for holistic, sustainable development and uphold countries’ economic activities. As per the contemporary energy scenario, India shall be facing energy security-related issues in the coming decades. To deal with the alarming shortage of electricity planning commission and NITI Ayog has proposed a unique strategy to meet all future energy demands w, including significant Research & Development in the renewable green energy sector with a futuristic roadmap towards exploring and adopting, commissioning, and harnessing exclusive solar energy. Installation of eco-friendly Solar PV power generation plant requires an enormous land area, although India has a vast landmass; unfortunately, most of it has been used by domestic and agricultural activities. To fulfill sustainable goals Government is continuously encouraging the enactment of Floating Solar Plant (FSP), i.e., solar Arrays over the floating structure on water bodies such as water reservoir, lake, fjord, and ocean shores. India is one of the most fortunate nations to have nearly 400 rivers, which plays an essential role in strengthening the livelihood of a large populace. River witnesses’ widespread versatile crucial aquatic ecosystems are needed to safeguard and maintain the habitats’ balance. In this work, the Author has undergone an intensive literature review and has undergone several case studies to assess the viability of novel SWP. Scope, challenges, opportunities, future goals, and finally, the specific outcome has been discussed elaborately to present a clear understanding of the concept relevant to SWP. This investigation might help understand its growing importance in approaching context and evaluate whether it is a Boon or Curse in connection to sustainable Environment development and resource management.