California Solar Canals Test Water and Energy Savings

California Solar Canals Test Water and Energy Savings

A Central Valley pilot project is testing solar canopies installed above working irrigation canals, combining electricity generation with water-conservation research. Project Nexus involves Turlock Irrigation District, UC Merced and California water officials, with researchers measuring evaporation, aquatic weed growth and the practical performance of the infrastructure. Key Takeaways Project Nexus is testing solar canopies above

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