A number of problems are being solved: in the USA, the river is covered with “islands” that generate clean energy

Floating solar panels are expected to not only provide green energy, but also improve water quality and will save land for agriculture.

In California (USA), a project to install solar panels over the Delta-Mendota Canal in the San Joaquin Valley was launched, implementing an innovative approach to renewable energy. ECOticias portal writes about it.

It is reported that floating solar panels will not only produce clean energy, but also reduce water evaporation, which is a serious problem for the state. In addition, the panels shade part of the reservoir, lowering the water temperature and reducing the growth of algae. This improves water quality and reduces the need for chemical treatment in reservoirs and canals.

The project also has the advantage that it does not compete with agricultural land, unlike conventional solar power plants that occupy large areas of land. California's extensive network of canals offers the opportunity to generate renewable energy while saving land for development or agriculture.

The article also mentions the financial potential of the new project, as solar panels on water reduce costs associated with water evaporation. Moreover, the project meets the state's larger goals of decarbonizing the energy system and transitioning to renewable energy sources. The success of floating solar panels in California could encourage similar projects in other states.

“This project is a revolutionary initiative that provides clean energy production and water conservation, as well as productive use of land. As California's pioneer in the field of upgrading renewable energy, this project can serve as an example”, — noted in the publication.