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Imagine a day when energy is not only harnessed but also stored, distributed, and utilized efficiently, reducing risks and costs for investors, communities, and households. Today, we're taking you to a world of possibilities in the realm of solar energy, storage, and grid management. Canada is at the forefront of floating solar technology, as researchers at Western University have built and analyzed a foam-backed floating PV system in a cold climate. The experiment revealed notable differences in module temperatures, highlighting unique thermal dynamics of flat, foam-backed FPV systems. What's more, the researchers discovered that the foam-based FPV system generated more energy annually compared to other PV models, emphasizing the importance of accurate temperature modeling for cold-climate systems. PV Magazine USA reports that "the study also demonstrated FPV-based evaporation reduction for water conservation." In another exciting development, General Motors (GM) has partnered with US