Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists
Summary
In Lima, Ohio, more than 3,400 solar panels are being placed on floating docks at a local reservoir to power a nearby water treatment plant. This floating solar project helps reduce energy costs and supports a shift in the Midwest from heavy industry to cleaner energy sources.Key Facts
- The floating solar arrays cover four acres on the Twin Lake Reservoir in Lima, Ohio.
- The electricity generated powers a nearby water treatment plant, reducing the city’s biggest energy expense.
- Floating solar uses less land than traditional ground-mounted solar panels, helping preserve farmland.
- The project is led by D3Energy, a Florida-based company with over 25 floating solar projects in the U.S.
- Neighboring states like Michigan and Minnesota have many lakes, making floating solar a good option there.
- Ohio receives enough sunlight to make solar energy effective, ranking 12th in solar capacity among U.S. states.
- First Solar in Ohio manufactures advanced solar technology, investing $2.4 billion in research and development.
- Floating solar helps provide stable energy, which is important given global oil supply risks linked to conflicts like those near the Strait of Hormuz.
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