The problem, explains researcher Nicholas Ray, is that when the floating solar arrays are installed on small bodies of water, they actually increase greenhouse gas emissions from those ponds while reducing dissolved oxygen levels and water temperature, which could affect. The problem, explains researcher Nicholas Ray, is that when the floating solar arrays are installed on small bodies of water, they actually increase greenhouse gas emissions from those ponds while reducing dissolved oxygen levels and water temperature, which could affect. However, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, while solar uses less water, the chemicals used in the manufacturing process are caustic and toxic. There is always the risk of some kind of spill which could result in these chemicals leeching into the soil and contaminating ground water. To. FPV coverage may have positive or negative impacts depending on changes in evaporation, water temperature, oxygen, light penetration, and productivity., at Far Niente Winery in California, went online in 2008. Some advanced solar facilities even employ robotic cleaning systems and hydrophobic panel coatings that further reduce water. Evides water company owns and operates several open storage reservoirs which can be used for installation of these panels, but the installations could affect the local environment, naturally occurring processes and water quality. In this research, we evaluate leaching of various substances and.