In California, engineers are installing solar panels over irrigation canals, creating a dual-purpose solution that generates clean electricity while conserving water. The panels reduce evaporation by shading the canals, saving billions of liters of water annually in drought-prone regions. At the same time, the solar arrays produce renewable energy without consuming new land—avoiding conflicts with agriculture or wildlife habitats. It’s a rare example of infrastructure that solves two major clima
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In California, engineers are installing solar panels over irrigation canals, creating a dual-purpose solution that generates clean electricity while conserving water. The panels reduce evaporation by shading the canals, saving billions of liters of water annually in drought-prone regions. At the same time, the solar arrays produce renewable energy without consuming new land—avoiding conflicts with agriculture or wildlife habitats. It’s a rare example of infrastructure that solves two major clima
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