US scientists find floating solar panels on reservoirs could power up to 100 million homes annually.

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that floating solar panels on federally owned or regulated reservoirs could generate up to 1,476 terawatt-hours of energy annually, enough to power about 100 million homes. This technology not only conserves land but also helps reduce water evaporation by shading and cooling water bodies. The study aims to help in planning future solar projects and assessing their role in national energy goals.

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