Quant Solar Technologies Private Limited, a clean technology startup incubated at IIT Guwahati, is at the forefront of advancing floating solar technologies in India. This innovation, emerging as a third pillar alongside rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, involves placing solar panels on water bodies like dams and reservoirs. This approach not only taps into solar energy but also addresses environmental concerns by reducing water evaporation by up to 70%, contributing to national solar goals.
Incubated at IIT Guwahati’s Technology Incubation Centre (IITG-TIC), Quant Solar has rapidly progressed in the clean tech revolution, playing a significant role in reshaping the renewable energy landscape. By aligning with global leaders and joining a consortium led by DNV in the Netherlands, Quant Solar has positioned itself as a key player in setting global standards for floating solar plants.
Collaborating with public sector enterprises, state government bodies, and private companies, Quant Solar has achieved notable milestones. It delivered India’s first megawatt-scale Floating Solar Plant (FSP) with a capacity of 2 MW and one of the world’s largest FSPs, totaling 36 MW, for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
