Tell your state leaders about the amazing potential for floating solar across America!

A new report from the U.S. Energy Department has quantified the immense potential for floating solar development across America. They found that even under the most conservative estimates, federally owned or managed reservoirs alone could host up to 77,000 MW (77 GW) of floating solar panel capacity. That’s enough to power 100 million American homes — a big chunk of the entire grid’s requirements! Developing even a tiny fraction of this would be a big boost to U.S. energy abundance. Plus, solar panels on reservoirs shade and cool the waves beneath, helping prevent evaporation and conserving water supplies!

The research team also created an in-depth AquaPV toolset, available for free at aquapv.inl.gov, to help policymakers, developers, and anyone else interested understand the floating solar potential of specific reservoirs. The AquaPV website provides in-depth pre-calculated details for 849 reservoirs, including the estimated developable area, the solar capacity that it could support, and even early technical, economic, and CAPEX analysis for potential floating solar projects on the reservoir. Check out the ones in your state!

Policymakers need to know about this golden opportunity for abundant, clean energy — without even any land-use conflicts.

Tell your state leaders about the amazing potential for floating solar across America!