Vast collections of solar panels floating on peaceful waters near the equator could offer limitless solar energy to crowded countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa.
Certain equatorial regions have calm waters, making building structures to protect the floating solar panels easier and cheaper. These panels could provide immense power to places like Indonesia, where large populations and limited space make traditional solar energy setups difficult. In these regions, wind power isn’t viable due to weak wind resources, but solar panels on the water could fill the energy gap.
Although challenges like corrosion and environmental impact exist, as technology advances, these floating solar panels could play a major role in powering countries with access to calm equatorial waters, helping them transition to a cleaner energy future.