What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife?

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By Matt SimonJun 24, 2025, 4:15 am106 pts
The newest, hottest power couple doesn’t live in Hollywood. It’s actually the marriage of solar panels and water reservoirs: Known as floating photovoltaics, or floatovoltaics, the devices bob on simple floats, generating power while providing shade that reduces evaporation. One primary advantage of the…

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