An independent power producer has commissioned a 1.5 MW floating solar farm in Colombia. The project, developed by California-based Noria Energy, is the largest of its kind in the continent of South America.
Moreover, the developers have paired it with the 340 MW Urrá hydropower plant in the Sisu river basin, to ensure a reliable energy supply and enhanced productivity. The solar plant can withstand water-level fluctuations of up to 120 feet.
The solar plant named Aquasol, will use 2800 solar panels to generate 2.4 GWh of energy in the first year of establishment. This power would be enough to offset the energy needed to operate the dam.
The floating solar farm is projected to prevent more than 1,540 tons of CO2 emissions each year while also generating an estimated $1.2 million in electricity revenue over the next two decades.
As per the developer, the data from Aquasol will be used as a basis to design larger-scale systems that can harness the potential of both hydropower and floating solar plants.
“Worldwide, around 60% of renewable energy comes from hydropower. That represents countless opportunities to deploy floating solar that can maximize zero-emission energy generation and diversify clean energy sources.” Said Mr. Jonathan Wank, CEO, of Noria Energy.
In recent years, the adoption of floating solar technology has increased significantly. A new report states that the global floating market will likely cross the 6 GW threshold by 2031. Additionally, India is one of the nations that is expected to dominate this market in the coming years.
What’s more, the world’s largest floating solar plant of 600 MW, is currently being built in Madhya Pradesh.
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Resource: Elektrek
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