World's Largest 600 MW Floating Solar Plant to Power Omkareshwar

14 Aug 2024 CW Team

The world's largest floating solar power plant, with a capacity of 600 MW, is set to be established in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. This groundbreaking project aims to harness solar energy on a large scale, making it a significant step towards sustainable energy production in India.

The plant will be installed on the Omkareshwar Dam reservoir, leveraging the vast water surface to deploy solar panels. The innovative floating design not only optimizes space but also reduces water evaporation, contributing to water conservation efforts.

The project is expected to be a major contributor to India?s renewable energy goals, providing clean and green power to thousands of households. It will also serve as a model for future floating solar projects, both in India and globally.

The development aligns with India?s commitment to expanding its renewable energy capacity and reducing its carbon footprint. Once operational, the plant will play a crucial role in meeting the energy demands of the region while promoting environmental sustainability.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..