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Tuesday, 22 September 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Floating Solar Project Faces Hurdles Due to High Costs and Technical Challenges

Floating Solar Project Faces Hurdles Due to High Costs and Technical Challenges
Image: Sathyam Online

While considering a floating solar project as a solution to the power crisis, implementation faces challenges. The cost of floating solar is estimated to be 10 to 15 percent higher than land-based solar stations. The project also faces complexities related to anchoring systems, water level changes, strong winds, maintenance, and electricity transmission.

Originally reported by Sathyam Online Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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