Floating solar is gaining momentum as developers look to water for space. (Clean Technica)
Federal researchers estimate that covering just a fraction of federally owned reservoirs could generate nearly 1,500 TW of electricity annually, enough to power 100M homes without using a single acre of dry land.
While "floatovoltaics" face scrutiny over habitat impact, Cornell researchers found that larger water bodies—where energy potential is highest—both 1) pose the lowest bird-conflict risk and 2) can actually improve water quality by reducing evaporation and preventing algae blooms.