Floating Photovoltaics could produce 20-100% of Africa's hydropower electricity, being cost-competitive with other renewables.
A study in Nature Energy suggests that Floating Photovoltaics (FPV) could produce 20-100% of Africa's planned hydropower electricity, and is cost-competitive with other renewables. Installing FPV at existing major reservoirs across the continent could support sustainable development by addressing climate, water, and energy goals holistically. FPV's potential to replace dams for hydropower could avoid environmental and social impacts associated with large dams.
April 18, 2024
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