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California is putting solar panels over its water canals and it solves two crises at once. The panels shade the water, slashing evaporation in a drought-stricken state, and the water cools the panels from below so they make more power than panels baking on dry land. Cover all 4,000 miles, 63 billion gallons saved a year, plus a sixth of the state's electricity. Follow for more Oh My God! facts.
California is putting solar panels over its water canals and it solves two crises at once. The panels shade the water, slashing evaporation in a drought-strick…
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- California's Solar Canal Project
- Dual Crisis Solution
- Reduces Water Evaporation
- Increases Solar Panel Efficiency
- Project Impact
- 63 Billion Gallons Saved Annually
- Provides a Sixth of State's Electricity