The world’s first alpine floating solar park at Lac des Toules in Western Switzerland produced less energy than expected during its initial three-year run, Romande Energie reported in June 2023. The 2,240-square-meter installation, featuring bifacial solar panels spread across 35 floating structures, started operations in December 2019 at 1,810 meters above sea level. Early trials between 2013 and 2019 projected 50% higher electricity output compared to sea-level installations. However, actual production averaged 1,400kWh per kWc installed, falling short of the anticipated 1,800kWh. “We believe in the large-scale project and even plan to develop alpine solar energy on other artificial lakes … Continue reading Alpine Floating Solar Park in Swiss Alps Produces 800,000 kWh, Powers 220 Homes but Misses Target Yield; Expansion Planned Despite Snow and Shading Issues