Harnessing sunlight on water surfaces

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6.6 MW floating solar system in Tynaarlo/Drenthe, The Netherlands.
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6.6 MW floating solar system in Tynaarlo/Drenthe, The Netherlands.

Floating solar offers a smart solution to land scarcity by utilizing water surfaces for clean energy generation. Learn more in our weekly topic from 21-24 July.

The installation of floating PV systems can be particularly useful in regions where there is strong competition for land. Besides that, it reduces evaporation and improves panel efficiency.

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In a number of countries, floating PV systems are also being promoted through auctions and there are first pilot projects of offshore systems.

Floating PV Best Practice Guidelines published

Explore more and read our special weekly focus on floating solar 21-24 July, daily at 6pm, Monday to Thursday. (hcn)

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