Researchers estimate 1,302 TWh annual electricity potential from floating solar panels on 68,000 suitable lakes/reservoirs, four times UK's demand.
Researchers from Bangor and Lancaster Universities, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology found that floating solar photovoltaic panels could supply all the electricity needs of some countries. They calculated the global potential for deploying low-carbon floating solar arrays on nearly 68,000 lakes and reservoirs, considering only those suitable for installing such technology. The study estimated a potential annual electricity generation of 1,302 terawatt hours, four times the total annual electricity demand of the UK.
June 04, 2024
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