A plan to use floating solar panels at the Olivenhain Reservoir has been moving forward. The first solar array of its kind has been billed as a triple technology threat by producing energy saving water and cutting costs all at the same time. “I think the technology has matured. There are more companies in the US. doing this,” said Kelly Rodgers, San Diego County Water Authority energy program manager. “It was a great opportunity for the Water Authority to reduce our costs.”