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Solar panels could be on water

By Hicbd
Tue May 11 2021 12:41 pm

"The technology can be easier to install than land-based or roof-mounted systems; once assembled, crews float them into place and anchor them. The arrays can improve the environment as well; blocking sunlight from penetrating the water can reduce evaporation and inhibit algae blooms. (It is not yet clear how the arrays might affect fish, birds or other wildlife.) And because solar cells become less efficient as they heat up, the water’s cooling effect can increase their conversion ability by as much as 20 percent."

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/putting-solar-panels-on-water-is-a-great-idea-mdash-but-will-it-float/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_solar

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Water Sources / Conservation Solar Energy / Panels Algae Blooms

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