Why Covering Canals With Solar Panels Is a Power Move
 

This is a great idea. Solar should also be installed in the medians and right-of-ways of highways.

Why Covering Canals With Solar Panels Is a Power Move

https://www.wired.com/story/why-cove...XoQnfaPDRD08Ds

There are a few reasons why covering canals with solar panels is a power move. First, solar panels can help to reduce evaporation from the canal, which can help to conserve water. Second, solar panels can provide shade for the canal, which can help to keep the water cooler and reduce evaporation. Third, solar panels can generate electricity, power pumps, and other equipment to maintain the canal. Fourth, solar panels can help to create a more aesthetically pleasing environment. Fifth, solar panels can help create jobs installing and maintaining the solar panel array. On www.luminsmart.com, you can find more benefits by reading their articles.

Not just solar panels (from a fairly recent article). This company is already deploying these turbine systems in canals in Colorado. Thousands of miles of irrigation canals in the US alone could be fitted with these.