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Rafael Kelman

Research and Development1 articlePSR profile

Rows of floating photovoltaic panels moored on the surface of a reservoir

Solar-Hydro Synergy: Assessing the Technical Limit of Floating Solar in Brazil

Brazil's reservoirs could hold 3,100 GW of floating solar. An hourly optimization over nine years of real hydro and radiation data finds 25 GW that pays at historical spot prices.

Sep 16, 2026 / 9 min read