“A floating island of solar panels is being tested in Chile as a way to generate clean energy and reduce water loss at mine operations, a cornerstone of the Andean country’s economy that uses huge amounts of electricity and water.
The experimental “Las Tortolas” power-generating island is being run by the giant Anglo American mining company at its Los Bronces mine, and the initiative comes as…”
Source:
https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2019/03/chile-tests-floating-solar-panels-power-mine-save-water
