California has launched an innovative project to fight drought and boost clean energy by covering its canals with solar panels.

This dual-purpose system prevents billions of gallons of water from evaporating each year while simultaneously generating renewable electricity for thousands of homes.

It’s estimated that the project could save enough water annually to supply over 2 million people.

A Dual-Benefit Model for Water and Power

By combining water conservation with energy production, the project addresses two of California’s biggest challenges at once.

Experts believe this model could be adopted worldwide, especially in arid regions where water scarcity and energy demands are both on the rise.

If scaled globally, it could reshape how infrastructure is built, turning waterways into both lifelines and power plants.