Talking ecosystem response to FPV in Montréal

SPARKLES PhD researcher Daniela recently presented her research at the ASLO-SIL Confluence 2026 conference in Montréal, Canada. The international meeting brings together aquatic scientists from around the world to discuss the latest developments in limnology and oceanography.

Daniela presented during the session “Floating Solar Energy in Inland and Coastal Waters: Ecosystem Responses and Sustainability Dimensions”, which focused on the environmental impacts and sustainability of floating solar technologies. Her presentation highlighted findings from a field study investigating aquatic methane emission dynamics related to floating solar installations. 

As floating solar photovoltaics are increasingly being implemented worldwide, understanding their interactions with aquatic ecosystems is becoming ever more important. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and studying how floating solar systems may influence methane emissions can help support the sustainable development of renewable energy technologies.

Within the SPARKLES project, Daniela’s research focuses on the environmental implications of floating solar photovoltaics and their effects on aquatic ecosystems. By combining field measurements with ecosystem analysis, her work contributes to a broader understanding of how renewable energy solutions can be designed and implemented responsibly.

We are proud to see SPARKLES research represented at international scientific conferences and contributing to discussions on sustainable energy transitions and aquatic ecosystem health!