VISITED DATE :1OTH FEBRUARY 2026

SITE VISIT ON WEST KALLADA FLOATING SOLAR PROJECT LOCATION

Current operations are primarily focused on site preparation and foundational stability. While site leveling is underway, there is still some ambiguity regarding the final location of the substation. Meanwhile various sizes of pontoons the floating blocks designed to support both solar arrays and walkways have been delivered to the site.To secure these structures, anchoring and mooring piling works are ready to commence using specialized barges. These submerged foundations are engineered to withstand significant lateral shear and uplift forces, though they must first be verified for axial load capacity before the PV arrays can be mounted.Simultaneously, the Mooring and Dynamic Tensioning systems are being deployed for station-keeping. By employing mechanical winches to manage high-tensile mooring lines, the system ensures the solar panels remain stable despite changing environmental conditions. This dynamic setup prevents the arrays from being pulled too tight as water levels rise and protects them from "grounding" or hitting the bottom when water levels recede.

CAPACITY :50 MW

VISITED DATE :1OTH FEBRUARY 2026

ANNUAL POWER GENERATION:90 MU

ESTABLISHER: NHPC

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