Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?

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EnvironmentEnglish • 2 years ago

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Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?

alyaza [they/she] ( @alyaza@beehaw.org ) MA

EnvironmentEnglish • 2 years ago

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The idea of putting solar panels on top of the world's thousands of miles of irrigation canals has long seemed like a good one.

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However, solar panels over bike paths? 10/10, no notes, build now.

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