India has also been experimenting [1] with putting solar panels over the (extensive system of) canals in the state of Gujarat. The panels provide the added bene

India has also been experimenting [1] with putting solar panels over the (extensive system of) canals in the state of Gujarat. The panels provide the added benefit of reducing the rate of evaporation from the open canals. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_Solar_Power_Project https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_Solar_Power_Project