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But what exactly is so
attractive about floatovoltaics
that it is now a resounding
technology across the world?
For starters, the cost of
floatovoltaic installation is far
cheaper than that of landbased
solar panels. This is
mainly because workers need
not clear land and treat the soil
before installing the units. It is
also significantly faster, with
the biggest floating solar farm
in the Netherlands only taking
six weeks of work.
The natural cooling effect of
water on floatovoltaics also
contribute to the panel’s
increase in power production,
adding as much as 22% in the
output.
Installed panels on bodies of
water also significantly limit
water loss due to evaporation
since these panels can
efficiently block sunlight.
Aside from that, floatovoltaics
significantly contribute to the
elimination of harmful algae
blooms that create toxins
that are dangerous to both
humans and animals. To top it
all off, these panels only have
a minimal impact on maritime
life, as mentioned by the
global director of the German
renewables company, BayWa
r.e.
However, because this
technology is particularly new,
it poses some considerable
concerns, as well. It may
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