India’s vast canal network offers a land-free path to solar power
India’s extensive canal system is being explored for solar panels mounted on water, providing a land‑free alternative to traditional farms. The concept mirrors floating solar but uses existing irrigation channels, reducing the need for new land. In Punjab, a 20‑megawatt canal‑top project is expected to spare roughly 100 acres, addressing rising land‑acquisition costs for large‑scale solar.