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Solar Panels Atop California Canals Save Water and Curb Algae in Bright Green Win
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Data from a pioneering pilot project in California's Central Valley shows that installing solar panels over irrigation canals successfully reduced water evaporation by up to 70 percent. Additionally, the shade from the panels cut unwanted aquatic weed and algae growth by up to 85 percent while generating clean energy.
Data from a pioneering pilot project in California’s Central Valley shows that installing solar panels over irrigation canals successfully reduced water evaporation by up to 70 percent. Additionally, the shade from the panels cut unwanted aquatic weed and algae growth by up to 85 percent while generating clean energy.