India Plans World’S Largest Floating Solar

National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) is planning to set up a
. . . 50 MW solar photovoltaic project over the water bodies,
. . . in the southern state of Kerala.

The ecology of the water body is not likely to be affected much and
. . . it will also reduce evaporation, thus helping preserve water levels,
. . . during extreme summer.
Solar panels installed on land, face reduction of yield as the ground heats up.
. . . When such panels are installed on a floating platform,
. . . the heating problem is solved to a great extent.

07-02-2014 Source: India Plans World’s Largest Floating Solar  1,000 Miles