What if solar projects could make clean energy without taking up acres of land? That’s the appeal of floating solar, aka FPVs, placed on ponds, lakes or reservoirs. The panels could save precious water from evaporating, but do they risk polluting the water? UC Wild Solar researchers looked into it!
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Do Solar and Water Mix? Wild Energy Center Studies Heavy Metal Leaching from FPVs — Wild Energy | Energy Solutions for Nature and Sustainability
Akomea-Ampeh’s international experience has given her a deep appreciation for clean water as a human right and launched her scientific career studying heavy metal contamination. This commitment to env...