Cabinet Approves INR 5,070 Cr PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5 GW Floating Solar with 10 GWh ESS
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an outlay of INR 5,070 crore to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar PV projects integrated with 10,000 MWh of energy storage systems across India.
August 01, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The scheme envisages the development of 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic projects with co-located energy storage systems having a minimum storage capacity of two hours, i.e., 10,000 MWh. The projects will be sanctioned during FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, with disbursement of financial support continuing up to FY 2032-33.
The approval follows the recent assessment undertaken by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), which has estimated a floating solar potential of approximately 102.18 GWp across reservoirs and other suitable inland water bodies in the country.
Under the scheme, Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of INR 1 crore/MW will be provided for eligible FSPV projects after successful commissioning. In addition, CFA of up to INR 50 lakh per project will be available for undertaking feasibility studies, including bathymetry and hydrography assessments, environmental studies, and other preparatory activities required for de-risking the project development.
The scheme would enhance the floating solar PV capacity in the country by 5,000 MW, which is presently around 700 MW only. These projects would provide an opportunity to gainfully utilise existing reservoirs and industrial ponds, and eliminate competition for scarce land resources. The integration of an energy storage system will help strengthen grid reliability. The scheme would help in the reduction of around 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. It would help in the generation of approximately 16,000–17,000 full-time equivalent employment opportunities across the project value chain.
The scheme would also promote domestic manufacturing of flotation systems as well as the entire value chain of the projects, like PV cells, modules, energy storage systems, etc., and support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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