Floating Solar

Installing solar panels on bodies of water has the potential to generate large amounts of renewable energy. Among other benefits, floating solar has the advantage of not taking up land that has other uses. However, there are potential interactions between birds and floating solar facilities, possibly being problematic for both.

The Albany County city of Cohoes is using novel technology as it works toward an energy independent future.

The city of Cohoes in Albany County is proposing a $5.9 million solar panel project to float on its water reservoir. The 3.2 MWdc “floating solar” project…