Kerala’s Energy Department has pilot‑tested a floating solar raft system on Lake Vembanad. The 200 kW installation uses modular, fish‑friendly pontoons to minimize ecological disruption. The generated energy powers lakeside communities and fisheries. A fish hatchery operated in parallel has seen improved oxygen levels due to reduced algal bloom. The state plans to scale up to a 10 MW system across multiple backwater zones by 2026, targeting off‑grid, ecologically sensitive areas.