In search of diversifying the energy matrix, **Misiones** will take a step further with the installation of [floating solar panels](https://noticiasambientales.com/innovacion/china-planea-cultivar-bajo-los-paneles-solares-flotantes-pepinos-de-mar/#google_vignette).
There will be about 1000 panels located in a shallow stream, covering an area of 35,000 square meters in the city of **Posadas**. This initiative was driven by the provincial government and the company EnergÃa de Misiones S.A. (**EMSA**).
## Floating Solar Panels in Misiones: What the New Park Will Be Like
These types of innovations arise not only to solve the **issue of energy scarcity** but also to diversify the matrix towards sustainability.
In this case, it will be a park covered by **photovoltaic panels totaling 30,000 square meters**.
Subsequently, an additional **perimeter network of 5000 square meters** will be added. The project will be carried out in two construction stages. Initially, 504 modules and 1008 panels will be installed.
This will generate **500 kilowatts peak (kWp)** within an estimated six months.
The EMSA team estimates that the second stage will be completed within **18 months**. In this phase, the park will reach a generation capacity of three megawatts (MWP).
The floating solar panels will be placed on the **Mártires stream** in the city of Posadas. This installation represents the first time this type of technology (which can generate photovoltaic energy from water) is being implemented.
This is made possible through the collaborative effort of the provincial government and the company EnergÃa de Misiones S.A. (EMSA). The construction is planned in two stages with an estimated duration of around **30 months** and promises to be the region’s future.
## How Do These Panels Work?
Thus, the energy will be transmitted to the **distribution network of the provincial electric company** at a voltage of 13.2 kV, at the designated point. An underground line will be laid from the park to the substation for this purpose.
Additionally, the project will include a **70 square meter building** meant for panel maintenance. It is primarily designed for storing protections, meters, and essential equipment for its operation.
Floating solar panels are **photovoltaic modules**, like the most common ones, but installed on structures that float on bodies of water. They are an alternative to terrestrial solar energy and are used in locations such as reservoirs, **lakes, swamps, seas, quarries**, and mineral deposits.
## Environmental Impact
Provincial authorities emphasized that the project is aimed at responsible management from an environmental and social perspective.
In this regard, the choice of stream is essential. Its depth does not exceed **three meters**, making it considered “shallow.” Furthermore, it is non-navigable.
This implies a lesser impact on the environment compared to land installations and **higher efficiency in energy production**. Regarding flora and fauna, they state that the impact would be minimal or nonexistent during the construction phase.
Moreover, in terms of socio-environmental impact, the preliminary report presented by specialists indicates a positive impact on the Posadas community due to the **importance of direct electricity generation** from solar energy.
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