A solution to our data center woes? Covering California’s canals with solar panels could generate a staggering 13GW of clean energy and save enough water for two million people — so why the opposition?

California canal solar projects could generate significant power and save water, though high costs and environmental uncertainties complicate large-scale deployment decisions

California canal solar projects could generate significant power and save water, though high costs and environmental uncertainties complicate large-scale deployment decisions

California canal solar projects could generate significant power and save water, though high costs and environmental uncertainties complicate large-scale deployment decisions