VOL- 10, ISSUE- 03, PUNE RESEARCH DISCOVERY (ISSN 2455-9202) JIF 3.96
10.3 DISCOVERY
PUNE RESEARCH DISCOVERY
AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED STUDIES
( ISSN 2455 - 9202 ONLINE ) (JIF 3.96)
(VOL 10, ISSUE 03) (AUG to OCT 2025)
VOL- 10, ISSUE- 03, PUNE RESEARCH DISCOVERY (ISSN 2455-9202) JIF 3.96
10.3.1 DISCOVERY
Negative environmental impact of fossil fuel
consumption highlights the role of renewable energy sources and give them a
unique opportunity to grow and improve. Among renewable energy sources solar
energy attract more attention and many studies have focused on using solar
energy for electricity generation. Here, in this study, solar energy
technologies are reviewed to find out the best option for electricity
generation. Using solar energy to generate electricity can be done either
directly and indirectly. In the direct method, PV modules are utilized to
convert solar irradiation into electricity. In the indirect method, thermal
energy is harnessed employing concentrated solar power (CSP) plants such as
Linear Fresnel collectors and parabolic trough collectors. In this project
electricity generation in Gujarat from solar energy by providing solar panels
on top of canal is discussed. And we prepare model for the project in Gujarat.
We also discussed about the developments in Gujarat due to this solar power
project and how the electricity is distributed in Gujarat and how the canal
water is used for agricultural purposes. This solar power generation from the
top surface of canal project has several benefits such as 16.2 million units of
power generated annually, 90 million liters of water is conserved annually, 25
acres of land conserved, less algae growth in the canal water, minimize
evaporation from canal, produce eco-friendly power using solar panels as a
cover and save land.