India’s clean energy push: 5,000 MW floating solar projects under ₹5,070 cr PM Surya Sarovar Yojana

India is taking solar power beyond land with the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana. The ₹5,070-crore scheme targets 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh of energy storage. The government says the projects will make use of reservoirs and industrial ponds, reduce pressure on scarce land, strengthen grid reliability and help cut around 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. The feature explains how floating solar works, why India is betting on it and what it could mean for the country’s clean-energy transition.