Oregon installs first floating solar array to power homes and conserve water
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The Cool Down
23d ago· 1 min readenNews
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Oregon is installing its first floating solar array at the Medford Irrigation District reservoir, featuring over 1,700 solar panels. The project will power approximately 60 homes, reduce utility bills for local residents, and save an estimated 1.5 million gallons of water annually by reducing evaporation from the reservoir surface. This dual-purpose clean energy project addresses both renewable energy generation and water conservation challenges.
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· 3 pulledOregon's first floating solar array is close to going live, promising lower utility bills for local residents and helping conserve precious water.
The project tackles two costly challenges at once.
An unusual clean energy project in Southern Oregon is nearly ready to start delivering power in a way Oregon has never seen before.
The project tackles two costly challenges at once. Jun 14, 2026 An unusual clean energy project in Southern Oregon is nearly ready to start delivering power in a way Oregon has never seen before. Oregon's first floating solar array is close to going live,
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