"A group of scientists and economists are offering a win-win for farmers in a $13m project using solar panels to capture – and simultaneously block – the sun.
"The landmark research will see floating solar panels installed on farm dams to reduce evaporation, in a couple where about 40 per cent of stores water is lost to evaporation.
"At the same time, the panels will generate massive amounts of renewable power."
Read more about this CRDC-supported project in this article by journalist Helen Trinca for The Australian.