HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, April 29: The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with M/s Ocean Sun, a Norwegian company operating as a technology provider to the floating solar industry.
In continuation of efforts towards sustainable development and renewable energy capacity, NHPC Limited, the largest organisation for hydropower development in the country is engaged in the development of various renewable energy projects through the use of solar, wind, green hydrogen, etc.
The MOU outlines the mutual intent of the parties to explore key areas of cooperation for demonstration of Ocean Sun’s floating solar energy technology based on PV panels, mounted on a hydro-elastic membrane at relevant sites as may be identified by NHPC.
The MOU was signed by VR Shrivastava, executive director (REGH), NHPC and Kristian Tørvold, CEO of the Ocean Sun in the presence of H.E. Ms. May-Elin Stener, ambassador of Norway to India,  Raj Kumar Chaudhary, director (Technical), NHPC and  Rajat Gupta, executive director (SBDC), NHPC at Embassy of Norway, New Delhi and H.E. Acquino Vimal, ambassador of India to Norway.
