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Project Nexus

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Turlock, California, United States

Source: University of California

Project
Under Construction

Project Nexus is the first solar-over-canal project in California, initiated by UC Merced, which has begun generating electricity. The project aims to expand solar technology over California's canal network to conserve water, reduce air pollution, and generate clean energy.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Education, Government
Location
Turlock, California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
University of California

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The project “Project Nexus” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Turlock, California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from University of California.

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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Project Nexus is the first solar-over-canal project in California, initiated by UC Merced, which has begun generating electricity. The project aims to expand solar technology over California's canal network to conserve water, reduce air pollution, and generate clean energy.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

California

City

Turlock

Source

Source

University of California

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Education, Government

Article published date

2025-04-05

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