Reportedly, Chandigarh government has inaugurated a 2MWp floating solar power project at Waterworks, Sector 39, Chandigarh, and a 500 kWp floating solar project with fountains at Dhanas Lake.
The 2 MWp floating solar power plant has been installed at a cost of Rs 117 million, while the 500kWp floating solar power plant with fountains has been installed at a total cost of Rs 33.4 million. These projects have been designed and executed by Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society and will generate a minimum of 3.5 million units of solar energy per year with 20 per cent module efficiency.