Solar power growth across the world is exploding, as the fastest-growing source of electricity generation for the 19th year in a row, and accounting for 49% of global electricity demand growth.
Floating solar installations are relatively new, and they serve multiple purposes. By installing solar on top of reservoirs or lakes, they free up land for other uses. The flat nature of water makes the panels stable and easy to install. And even better, their placement on reservoirs and the like reduce the evaporation that happens, especially in arid landscapes.
Utah just completed its first floating solar farm, at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant, a 587.5 kilowatt (KW) floating solar array that dramatically reduces power costs, and replaces dirty coal at the same time.
Renewable developer Ameresco teamed up with water utility Mountain Regional Water Special Service District for this project, which we hope will be the first of many. Check out the video of the project via Apollo Energy.
