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May 21, 2019 5:02 pm GMTMay 21, 2019 2:25 pm GMT
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Floating Solar Slow to Take Hold but Ready to Rise?

With more than 1 gigawatt already installed globally, the market potential of floating PV runs deep. But first developers and customers have to feel comfortable taking the plunge.

Source: www.greentechmedia.com

Floating photovoltaics support 1.1 gigawatts of power worldwide, according to the World Bank. That number respresents a very small slice of the solar industry, which now installs close to 100 gigawatts a year. But floating may gain traction, especially in areas where land is scarce, according to GTM Research. How much interest does your firm in floating solat? What do you see as its potential?

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Matt Chester on May 22, 2019

Not only that, but the ability to minimize evaporation of sitting water sources helps from a climate perspective as well

Paul Korzeniowski on Jun 4, 2019

There do seem to be some potential benefits. The question is can vendors build a viable business by catering to this niche. The cost of real estate near accessiable waterways is very expensive.

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