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[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The cool water can improve solar panel efficiency. Hotter panels produce less energy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Makes sense. But does it really negate the elevated construction costs? I must assume such a station is significantly more expensive to build

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Not only construction, but also maintenance costs. I imagine they are harder to access, if needed, and salt water is hostile to any structure