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[โ€“] WafflesTasteGood@hexbear.net 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If it doesn't significantly increase maintenance and repair costs of either the panels or the canal it's probably still a good idea.

Bifacial panels, which get energy from both sides, would benefit from light reflecting off of the water surface. At least on the surface it seems like this is a pretty ideal situation for those.

[โ€“] Fossifoo@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

Which it probably does? I mean, the whole "put solar panels over highways" shtick had the same main issue.