Floating Solar in the Americas: Why FPV Adoption Is Just Beginning

Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems allow solar panels to be installed on water surfaces such as reservoirs, lakes, and dams. By preserving land and improving panel efficiency through natural cooling, FPV represents an important evolution in renewable energy.

Globally, floating solar has seen strong adoption in parts of Asia and Europe, where land scarcity and supportive policy frameworks accelerated deployment. In contrast, FPV adoption in the Americas is still emerging, with only a limited number of large-scale installations currently in operation.

However, this is beginning to change. Increased focus on grid resilience, land-use optimization, and water management is driving renewed interest in floating solar solutions across North and South America.

FPVfarms.com tracks these developments by documenting projects, technology advancements, and industry activity as floating solar gains momentum in the region.