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California Unveils $20M Solar Canopy to Save Water

9/24/2025

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The Turlock Irrigation District (TID) completed Project Nexus, a $20 million solar canopy over canals delivering 1.6 MW.
It aims to save 63.5 billion gallons annually by reducing evaporation and limiting aquatic weed growth.
This is California's first solar canopy of its kind, inspired by a 2021 UC Santa Cruz study, with an Australian retractable canopy prototype slated for late October installation.

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Story summary

The Turlock Irrigation District (TID) completed Project Nexus, a $20 million solar canopy over canals delivering 1.6 MW.
It aims to save 63.5 billion gallons annually by reducing evaporation and limiting aquatic weed growth.
This is California's first solar canopy of its kind, inspired by a 2021 UC Santa Cruz study, with an Australian retractable canopy prototype slated for late October installation.