Europe’s largest floating solar system will soon be installed on a United Utilities’ water reservoir in Greater Manchester. The $5.4 million (U.S.) installation will include 12,000 solar panels and should come online before Christmas 2015. This mega-installation will dwarf the only similar European solar array, which is an 800-panel pilot project in Berkshire.According to a PV Magazine article, the array will supply one-third of the utility’s power needs once it’s connected to the grid. The unorthodox floating technology was developed by British entrepreneur Mark Bennett.United Utilities is also considering ground-mounted solar panels at other locations.Source: PV MagazineOhio River Algae Bloom
