Gila River Tribes Intend to Float Solar Panels on a Reservoir. Could the Technology Help the Colorado River?

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By By Jake BolsterJun 1, 2025, 5:00 am344 ptsTop
On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are cautious, but some say the West can’t afford to wait. By Jake Bolster GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz.—About 33 miles south of Phoenix, Interstate 10 bisects a line of solar panels…

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