MUNICIPAL WATER RESERVOIR

Project Overview

Partnering with the Regional Water Authority, Zeus Industry successfully launched a 1.5GW floating solar project on a major municipal reservoir in Pathum Thani. This innovative installation provides clean energy directly to the adjacent water treatment facility.

The Challenge

The water authority needed to offset the high energy costs of pumping and treating water for the region. However, available land for a traditional solar farm was scarce and expensive. They required a solution that maximized existing assets without impacting water quality or local ecology.

The Solution

Our specialized engineering division implemented a state-of-the-art floating PV system:

• Advanced Floating Pontoons: Utilized environmentally safe, food-grade floating structures designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Evaporation Reduction: The floating array covers a significant portion of the reservoir, reducing water evaporation—a critical benefit during dry seasons.
• Enhanced Yield: Capitalized on the natural cooling effect of the water beneath the panels, which increases overall energy generation efficiency by up to 10%.

Impact & Results

The floating solar project delivers multifaceted benefits:

• Energy Savings: Powers 60% of the water treatment facility's operations, stabilizing public utility costs.
• Resource Conservation: Saves millions of liters of water annually by mitigating surface evaporation.
• Sustainability: Provides a scalable model for integrating renewable energy with critical public infrastructure without land disputes.