RSK floats solar on lakes idea

Conglomerate, RSK, has predicted that solar power generated from panels floating on reservoirs and lakes “is set to become a key source of renewable energy with the potential to produce 9,343TWh globally, equivalent to meeting Europe’s electricity needs three times over.”

RSK’s prediction came as it promoted a joint venture between it and marine energy company Nova Innovation: AquaGen365, which has its first floating solar project operating in the Port of Leith, Edinburgh, powering Forth Ports’ headquarters.

RSK director, David Taylor, said: “Floating solar provides clean, predictable, low-cost energy using reliable and bankable technology,” and claimed it has the potential to reduce evaporation from a reservoirs by 40%.