An experimental floating solar power project being tested at the Los Bronces mine. It uses a floating island of PV panels on a tailings pond to generate clean energy and reduce water evaporation.

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Anglo American

mining and energy

company UK 33 mentions

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Often mentioned with · Organizations

Anglo American

mining and energy

company UK 1 mention

Chile’s Mining Ministry

gov Chile 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Technologies

Floating solar

Solar panels installed on floating structures on bodies of water, such as reservoirs or lakes.

1 mention

Photovoltaic (PV)

Solar energy technologies that convert sunlight directly into electricity.

1 mention

Often mentioned with · Locations

Chile

Chile

CL 1 mention

Brazil

Brazil

BR 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Facilities

Los Bronces mine

1 mention

Tailings pond

1 mention

Often mentioned with · People

Patricio Chacana

1 mention

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Chile tests floating solar power for clean energy and to reduce water loss

7 years 3 months ago