Floating solar panels on 1% of reservoirs ‘could double’ Africa’s hydropower capacity – World Economic Forum

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Solar panels floating on the lakes formed by Africa’s hydropower dams could be a major new source of power, according to a new study. If these panels covered just 1% of reservoirs, this alone could double African hydropower capacity and increase electricity generation from dams by 50%.

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