After a study explored covering 4,000 miles of California's canals with solar panels, a 1.6-megawatt pilot was completed in 2026

California's extensive canal network delivers water to farms, communities and cities across the state, playing a central role in California's water distribution system for both agriculture and urban areas. However, because the waterways are open to the sun, considerable amounts of water can be lost through evaporation, particularly during periods of high temperatures and prolonged dry weather.

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