Floating Solar PV: Powering the Future from Federally Controlled Reservoirs

Solar energy isn’t just limited to land. In this video, researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory explore the potential of siting floating solar panels on federally controlled reservoirs. Learn how this innovative solution has enough technical potential to generate up to half of the solar energy needed to decarbonize the U.S. electric grid by 2050, while also reducing water evaporation and protecting aquatic habitats. Discover how floating solar can be sited on non-powered dams or integrated with hydropower to boost energy production and reduce costs. Dive into the future of clean energy today! Visit AquaPV.inl.gov or nrel.gov/solar for more.