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    UC Merced Launches Groundbreaking Solar-Over-Canal Power Generation Project

    March 28, 2025 • 1 min read

    California's first solar panel installation over irrigation canals begins producing electricity at UC Merced, marking a significant milestone in sustainable infrastructure. This innovative Project Nexus combines water conservation with clean energy generation, potentially transforming the state's 4,000-mile canal network.

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    California's Ambitious Solar Canal Project Advances to Combat Climate Change

    March 27, 2025 • 1 min read

    A pioneering initiative to install solar panels over California's 4,000-mile canal network is gaining momentum, promising to generate 13 GW of clean energy annually while conserving land and water resources. The project, led by multiple universities and state agencies, includes a $20 million pilot program testing solar installations over different canal sections.

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