Floating solar farms on existing hydropower reservoirs could cut solar costs and meet 40% of the world’s energy needs. Putting solar panels on water bodies avoids land-use conflicts. It boosts PV efficiency too due to the temperature-regulating effect of water and minimal shading, while the water body benefits from reduced algae growth and evaporation.
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