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Tiny Floating Solar Projects Makes Big Waves In US

Tiny Floating Solar Projects Makes Big Waves In US
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 8/29/2025

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The article highlights the growing interest and innovation in floating solar power projects in the United States, focusing on a modest yet pioneering 50-kilowatt installation by California-based Noria Energy on the Fairmont Reservoir in Golden, Colorado. This project is notable for deploying Noria’s proprietary AquaPhi® solar tracking system, which allows floating solar arrays to rotate and follow the sun, boosting energy output by 10–20%. Unlike traditional solar trackers designed for land-based arrays, AquaPhi® is tailored for water-based systems and can be integrated into new or existing floating solar projects, potentially improving the economic viability of larger-scale deployments. Beyond the pilot project, the article points to a broader trend of expanding floating solar initiatives in the US. For example, Houston startup Third Pillar Solar is exploring a massive 500-megawatt floating solar project on reservoirs managed by Diamond Infrastructure Solutions in Texas, aiming to conserve water by reducing evaporation by an estimated 15%. This project, potentially worth over $700 million

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