Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plans
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
Singapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can attach to these structures, increasing their weight and affecting buoyancy. This biofouling can accelerate equipment corrosion and make essential maintenance more difficult.
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