Has anyone heard of floating solar technology? I can't think of an application other than covering power plant retention or agricultural waste lagoons. Covering up the sun on a natural body of water and adding electrical wiring seems like a bad idea. I am curious though if others have heard of this technology and have other (unbiased) ideas about where this technology might make sense on a utility scale. Below is a message we received from D3 in Florida.
We utilize ponds, lakes, reservoirs throughout the entire US and produce sustainable energy. We also are proud to have just launched 2 projects in Ohio! These will be the first floating solar projects in the state.
Our footprint is extremely small compared to ground mounted systems as we only need about 2 acres to produce a 1MW system. We build systems that are rated up to 155+ mph winds and can handle below freezing temperatures.
Some of our clients include: Duke Energy, U.S. Army, Comcast, FPL, City of Orlando and Miami-Dade International Airport. We are proud to have completed more Floating Solar projects than any other company in North America.
