It is an idea that may have found its moment. Droughts are crippling power supplies from many hydroelectric dams across Africa, with dwindling reservoirs evaporating in the hot sun. So, say researchers, why not tap that sun? Solar panels floating on the water could generate more power to deliver to the existing turbine power lines, while at the same time shading the water to reduce evaporation losses.

The Africa plan is the most dramatic example of an explosion of interest in installing floating solar panels on reservoirs and other water bodies, such as tidal flats and flooded former open-pit mines.

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