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- 1Ohio village builds massive solar array on its reservoir▼Ohio village puts 9,222 solar panels on reservoir, now has 13 times the state's solar per resident
A small village in Ohio has installed 9,222 solar panels on top of its reservoir, a floating solar project that gives the community 13 times more solar capacity per resident than the Ohio average. The project is being highlighted as an innovative use of unused water surface, providing clean energy without taking up farmland or open land.
- 2DOE Approves Floating Solar Pilot for Colorado Reservoir▼Federal Water Tap, September 28, 2026: DOE Clears a Floating-Solar Test Project for a Small Colorado Reservoir
The Department of Energy has cleared a floating-solar test project on a small reservoir in Colorado, according to Circle of Blue's Federal Water Tap briefing dated September 28, 2026. The project will test placing solar panels on water, an approach that saves land and can reduce evaporation while generating renewable power for nearby users.