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Solar Panels Over Irrigation Canals Show Big Water and Algae Gains in California Pilot
A 1.6 MW California pilot found that canal-top solar can sharply cut evaporation and algae growth while producing electricity from existing water infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- California's 1.6 MW Nexus pilot put solar arrays over active irrigation canals.
- The project reported a 70% reduction in water evaporation and an 85% reduction in algae growth.
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