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D3Energy Unveils Utah's First Floating Solar at Signal Hill Water Plant

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Slice of Energy Team
October 17, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Utah's first floating solar array launched at Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant, developed by D3Energy.

  • The 600kW system offsets over 90% of the plant's power usage.

  • Floating solar solutions help reduce evaporation, lower maintenance costs, and improve operational efficiency.

  • The project uses Ciel & Terre's Hydrelio® system, the world’s leading floating solar technology.

  • D3Energy’s global expertise includes projects in Ohio, Florida, and New Zealand.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quote:

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"Water treatment plants, like Signal Hill, are ideal candidates for floating solar due to the large, often unused water surfaces they manage."

Stetson Tchividjian, Managing Director at D3Energy

Our Take:

D3Energy's continued leadership in floating solar highlights the immense potential for renewable energy solutions in water utilities. By tapping into unused water surfaces, these floating systems not only address space constraints but also bring secondary benefits such as improved water quality and reduced operational costs. D3Energy’s track record of successful deployments in diverse environments underscores the scalability of this technology and its role in helping municipalities meet both energy efficiency and environmental goals. With renewable energy demand on the rise, floating solar arrays like the one at Signal Hill will become increasingly vital to a sustainable future.