15 Oct 2022 8:32 am
In an effort to combat the devastating drought conditions hitting California, the Golden State will become the first in the nation to install solar panel canopies over canals.The $20 million pilot project funded by the state has been dubbed "Project Nexus." It will consist of an estimated 8,500 feet of solar panels installed over three sections of Turlock Irrigation District (TID) canals in Central California. The installation process is expected to begin by 2023, and be completed by 2024.The project, first announced in February, was initiated by Solar AquaGrid — a Bay Area development firm focused on innovative solutions to address water and energy issues. They have partnered with the Citizen Group organization and TID to kick-start Project Nexus.roadkill » 15 Oct 2022, 7:24 am » wrote: ↑ She's gonna need a lot of oil for all that. Better call Biden.
