The study did not measure how much water evaporation floating solar would prevent, but previous NREL research has shown that photovoltaic panels—sometimes called “floatovoltaics” when they are ...

On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are ...

Christina Montiel started her Saturday much earlier than most, peeling herself out of bed at 2:20 a.m. with one goal on her ...

On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are ...

Idaho’s Upper Snake River reservoir system is at 88% of capacity as of May 19, 2025. Average daily streamflows are indicated in cubic feet per second. (Courtesy of the Bureau of Land Managment) ...

The Columbia River is critical for fish, energy, commerce and identity. But it faces an uncertain future. How much more can ...

The Owyhee River reservoir system is full. • Two other reservoir systems – along the Boise and Payette rivers – are expected to fill to 100%. • Officials expect the Upper Snake reservoir ...