Nexus Canal Solar Project
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: California, United States
Source: pv magazine International
The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California installed solar panels over irrigation canals to reduce water evaporation and algae growth while generating clean electricity. The project demonstrated a 50-70% reduction in water evaporation and an 85% decrease in algae growth, improving water-use efficiency and operational efficiency in canal management. It included various design configurations and a
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Education
- Location
- California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine International
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California installed solar panels over irrigation canals to reduce water evaporation and algae growth while generating clean electricity. The project demonstrated a 50-70% reduction in water evaporation and an 85% decrease in algae growth, improving water-use efficiency and operational efficiency in canal management. It included various design configurations and a battery energy storage system to test adaptability under different conditions. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
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Source | pv magazine International |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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