Canal top solar: walking the tightrope of business and environment

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Canal top photovoltaic technology (CTPV) was introduced in Gujarat, India, with the world's first installation in Chandrasan village in 2012. CTPV utilizes solar panels installed on canal tops, providing benefits such as reduced transmission costs and increased solar efficiency due to water cooling. Despite its potential, progress in implementing CTPV has been limited due to high mounting structure costs and the availability of barren land. Solar business instead is focused on large solar parks built on "wastelands." Challenges include the high cost of mounting structures, the availability of cheaper alternatives like floating solar, and the potential impact on pastoralist livelihoods and environment
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