Unlocking Australia's floating photovoltaic potential

Madeline Taylor; Jon Welsh

Unlocking Australia's floating photovoltaic potential

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Photovoltaic panels floating on irrigation dams is a mature technology with the potential to save water, generate energy and improve panel efficiency. So why hasn't Australia embraced it?

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Energy
Publication status	Published - 24 Oct 2025

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