Solar Panel Roof over Irrigation Canal in Gujarat, India
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Source: ecoportal.net
A 750 meter strip of solar panels was built over an irrigation canal near Chandrasan village in Gujarat, India. This project generates one megawatt of power while shading the canal water, reducing evaporation by about 9 million liters annually. The structure uses existing canal space, avoiding the need to clear farmland and providing both clean energy and water conservation benefits.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Gujarat, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ecoportal.net
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A 750 meter strip of solar panels was built over an irrigation canal near Chandrasan village in Gujarat, India. This project generates one megawatt of power while shading the canal water, reducing evaporation by about 9 million liters annually. The structure uses existing canal space, avoiding the need to clear farmland and providing both clean energy and water conservation benefits. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
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Source | ecoportal.net |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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