• sin_free_for_00_days@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Along those lines, I’m really curious why they haven’t installed floating solar down the aquaducts. Seems like it would be cheap and efficient.

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      1 year ago

      I’m not familiar with this technology but it could be worth looking into! I guess the question is whether the reduction evaporation and land cost makes up for what I assume will be more expensive to install and maintain.

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        1 year ago

        I’ve just watched a couple videos like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZXV2p73vcE and it sure seems like that canals would be a decent fit. The state wouldn’t have to deal with regulation issues (I think, I’m far from an expert) because the land is already working for the state.

        Then again, I have fantastic ideas all the time, but they usually spring from a foundation of frightening ignorance of details.

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          1 year ago

          Yeah interesting but it always comes down to the economics which I’m no expert on. I have a buddy who is a former solar engineer so maybe so will ask his opinion on this.