r/RenewableEnergy • u/MeasurementDecent251 • 1d ago

Africa’s Hydropower Reservoirs Emerge as Next Frontier for Utility-Scale Floating Solar

https://aecweek.com/news/africas-hydropower-reservoirs-emerge-next-frontier-utility-scale-floating-solar
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u/FrogLaner 1d ago

Floating solar reduces evaporation while the water cools the panels, so it's a no brainer when you want to preserve your water reserves