California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online

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By Maria GallucciSep 13, 2025, 9:00 am389 ptsTop
A novel solar power project just went online in California’s Central Valley, with panels that span across canals in the vast agricultural region. The 1.6-megawatt installation, called Project Nexus, was fully completed late last month. The $20 million state-funded pilot has turned stretches of the Turlock…

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