One of the things that makes me optimistic about the world is that there are so many easy, meaningful improvements to be made :)
Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85% #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
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Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%
The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.