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floatovoltaic

adjective

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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Blend of float + photovoltaic.

  1. Of or referring to a photovoltaic cell designed to float in a water environment.

    In May 2008, the Far Niente Winery in Oakville, California, pioneered the world's first floatovoltaic system by installing 994 solar PV modules with a total capacity of 477 kW onto 130 pontoons and floating them on the winery's irrigation pond.