Expert articles on floating photovoltaic technology, fast deployment, and clean energy for multi-family properties.
Discover how floating solar panels can reduce water evaporation by up to 70% while generating clean energy. A dual-benefit solution for drought-prone regions and water-conscious property managers.
Floating solar is transforming how we generate clean energy. Learn why water-based photovoltaic systems are growing 40% year-over-year and how they compare to traditional ground-mounted and rooftop solar.
FloatSolar publishes practical guidance for property owners, EPCs and municipal engineers evaluating floating photovoltaic systems on ponds and basins. Recurring topics include jurisdictional questions after Sackett v. EPA and which permits still apply to a private retention pond, anchoring and freeboard design for basins with fluctuating water levels, evaporation reduction and algae suppression, and how domestic manufacturing and Build America Buy America compliance affect federally funded water and wastewater projects.
We also cover system economics: cost per watt for Gen3 structure kits engineered for 560W-710W modules, panel and inverter selection, interconnection and NEC Article 690 requirements, and realistic deployment schedules — structure kits typically ship in one to two weeks with complete systems operational in six to eight weeks. Explore the ROI calculator, the retention pond guide, or request a free jurisdictional pre-screen from the contact page.