Turlock Irrigation District Solar Panels on Canals Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Turlock, California, United States
Source: Modesto Bee
The Turlock Irrigation District (TID) received a $20 million state grant to test solar panels installed atop two short canal stretches. The project aims to reduce evaporation of Tuolumne River water while supplying power to district customers. UC Merced is assessing the feasibility of expanding this concept across California's canal system. The project includes two solar arrays completed in 2025,
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar
- Location
- Turlock, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Modesto Bee
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Turlock Irrigation District (TID) received a $20 million state grant to test solar panels installed atop two short canal stretches. The project aims to reduce evaporation of Tuolumne River water while supplying power to district customers. UC Merced is assessing the feasibility of expanding this concept across California's canal system. The project includes two solar arrays completed in 2025, generating a combined 5.7 megawatts of electricity. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Turlock |
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Source | Modesto Bee |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar |
Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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