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India is actively contributing to the global push for clean, affordable, and sustainable energy, aiming to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Recently, significant progress in solar energy generation has been made under the National Solar Mission, which targets 50% of energy from sustainable sources by 2030. Despite a solar power generation potential of 115.97 TWh and an estimated 280-300 GW in floating solar power, much of this remains untapped. Current installations are mostly in states like Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, highlighting a vast opportunity for further development. However, only a small portion of this potential has been tapped, with current installations primarily in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Bihar, and Rajasthan. Despite the considerable capacity available, the actual installed capacity remains limited, highlighting a substantial opportunity for further development and investment in floating solar power projects across the country. This paper introduces a novel controller that enhances the performance of a solar-wind hybrid power system by combining solar and wind energy for electricity generation. The system optimizes resource use, boosting efficiency and reliability compared to single-source generation. It is suitable for both industrial and domestic applications. The research focuses on developing combined solar-hydro power plants in India, where solar potential is high but underutilized. This hybrid system aims to produce low-cost electricity, increase renewable energy penetration, and mitigate the environmental and financial costs of conventional plants.