RD108 Canal 14a Floating Solar Project

The RD108 Canal 14a Floating Solar Project, managed by Reclamation District 108 in California, involves the installation of a 1.25 MW AC floating solar photovoltaic array. The system will consist of approximately 2,160 solar panels mounted on a buoyant racking system within an active, man-made agricultural canal in Yolo County. This infrastructure is designed to generate 2.5 GWh of clean energy annually, providing grid capacity relief for local electrical consumers while simultaneously reducing water evaporation and minimizing nuisance algal blooms. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 221114 and has been issued a Notice of Exemption, as it does not expand canal capacity or alter primary water conveyance functions. Environmental screening has confirmed that the project will not result in significant impacts. Key points of contact for the initiative include Deputy Manager Jordon Navarrot and Project Director Ryan Cook.