Floating solar could save cities millions

A city in Ohio has completed a floating solar panel project on its drinking water reservoir, installing 3,120 panels that are expected to save nearly $10 million in electricity costs over their lifetime. The system, made up of bifacial panels on floating platforms, supplies energy to the water treatment plant serving around 35,000 residents. This approach uses less land and may reduce evaporation, while federal support helped offset initial costs. The success of the project could encourage similar installations elsewhere, raising questions about long-term savings and water safety.

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