India targets 5GW of floating solar with new PM-SSY scheme

India's Prime Minister Solar-Storage Yojana aims to unlock the country's floating photovoltaic capacity, though project execution and financing mechanisms remain uncertain.

First covered Aug 18, 2026 · 9:37 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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46d PV Tech Can PM-SSY unlock India’s floating solar PV potential? — India’s PM-SSY targets 5GW of floating solar and storage, but execution and financing remain key challenges, says expert.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-18 (#8) · 2026-08-19 (#9)

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