Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
426, P. 13 - 13
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Floating
photovoltaic
(FPV)
systems
are
a
rapidly
expanding
renewable
energy
technology,
yet
their
potential
ecological
impacts,
particularly
cross-ecosystem
effects,
remain
poorly
understood.
This
review
synthesises
current
knowledge
on
organic
matter
(OM)
dynamics
and
carbon
(C)
fluxes
in
lake
ecosystems,
examining
how
FPV
installations
may
influence
C
cycling,
insect
emergence,
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions.
can
alter
OM
availability,
shifting
the
balance
between
autochthonous
allochthonous
inputs.
In
short
term,
installation
increase
deposition
due
to
rapid
decline
of
primary
producers
riparian
vegetation
removal.
Long-term
effects
uncertain
but
could
drive
metabolic
regime
shifts
toward
autotrophy
or
heterotrophy,
depending
initial
conditions.
These
changes,
combined
with
reduced
oxygen
temperature,
significantly
aquatic
food
webs,
modify
GHG
fluxes,
dynamics.
Increased
sedimentation
enhance
production,
while
delayed
emergence
weaken
transfer
terrestrial
ecosystems.
Declines
emergent
biomass
impact
predators,
such
as
bats
birds,
triggering
cascading
effects.
Overall,
reshape
across
aquatic–terrestrial
boundaries,
impacts
varying
by
coverage
lake-specific
factors.
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
ecosystem-scale
studies
long-term
data
assess
FPV-induced
changes
mitigate
its
biodiversity
global
cycle.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
190, P. 114084 - 114084
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Floating
photovoltaic
(PV)
farms
can
be
constructed
in
coastal
marine
conditions
for
the
abundant
ocean
space
compared
to
reservoirs.
New
challenges
may
arise
when
extending
existing
designs
of
reservoir
floating
PV
regions
because
complex
environmental
conditions,
especially
pontoon
type
systems.
This
study
presents
methodologies
design
and
verification
such
based
on
practical
example
one
world's
largest
nearshore
off
Woodlands
Singapore.
5
MW
pilot
project
aims
move
from
inland
water
future
larger-scale
deployments.
The
innovative
system
is
adapted
successful
modular
development
at
Tengeh
Reservoir
improved
withstand
harsher
conditions.
comprehensively
introduces
various
aspects
farm,
including
its
design,
via
full-scale
experimental
testing
numerical
studies,
construction,
power
generation
performances.
comprises
standardized
modules
made
high-density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
that
support
panels
or
operational
maintenance
work.
A
compliant
allows
follow
wave
motion.
was
conducted
through
tests
simulations
a
representative
subsystem
focusing
hydrodynamic
performance.
Finally,
this
discuss
on-site
energy
production
serve
as
reference
developing
large-scale
Nature Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 566 - 576
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
As
climate
change
progresses,
there
is
increasing
emphasis
on
net
zero
and
energy
system
decarbonization.
Several
technologies
are
contributing
to
this
agenda,
but
among
these,
the
growth
of
solar
photovoltaics
has
consistently
exceeded
all
projections.
With
land-use
pressures,
expense
building-mounted
photovoltaics,
water
surfaces
increasingly
being
exploited
host
these
technologies.
However,
date,
we
lack
an
understanding
global
potential
floating
and,
as
such,
do
not
yet
have
sufficient
insight
inform
decisions
(in)appropriate
areas
for
future
deployment.
Here
quantify
generation
over
1
million
bodies
worldwide
(14,906
TWh).
Our
analysis
suggests
that
with
a
conservative
10%
surface
area
coverage,
could
produce
contribute
considerable
fraction
(16%,
average)
electricity
demand
some
countries,
thus
playing
important
role
in
decarbonizing
national
economies.
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
69(6), P. 709 - 720
Published: March 26, 2024
An
opportunity
for
efficient
implementation
of
floating
photovoltaics
can
be
the
coupling
with
other
renewable
energies,
such
as
hydropower.
The
resulting
synergies
contribute
to
benefit
both
technologies.
Particularly
in
arid
regions,
hydropower
reservoirs
face
considerable
evaporation.
As
a
benefit,
FPV
minimises
evaporation
while
simultaneously
generating
energy.
In
this
study,
we
simulate
reduction
due
by
applying
hydrodynamic
General
Lake
Model
together
yield
simulation
model
Zenit
Aswan
High
Dam
Reservoir.
We
estimate
49.7%
at
90%
occupancy
and
water
savings
up
5.9
billion
cubic
meters
per
year.
mean
specific
saving
system
is
7.67
m3
a−1
kWp−1.
analyse
possible
ways
use
saved
water,
additional
hydropower,
filling
Toshka
Lakes,
or
agricultural
irrigation.
irrigation
appeared
most
efficient.
Energy Nexus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 100316 - 100316
Published: July 3, 2024
The
fishery-photovoltaic
complementary
industry
is
an
emerging
industrial
model
in
China
that
integrates
aquaculture
with
the
solar
industry.
This
innovative
involves
conducting
activities
while
installing
photovoltaic
modules
on
water
surface
to
harness
energy
for
electricity
generation.
However,
despite
its
rapid
growth
China,
this
lacks
substantial
scientific
data
support
across
various
domains.
Therefore,
based
analysis
of
relevant
research
literature,
study
reviews
current
development
status,
environmental
and
economic
effects,
as
well
challenges
faced
by
China.
aim
provide
references
promoting
sustainable
within
sector.
findings
reveal
existing
projects
are
primarily
concentrated
middle
lower
reaches
Yangtze
River
Pearl
Basin.
geographical
distribution
these
predominantly
influenced
local
areas
available
resources,
a
greater
impact
observed
from
former
rather
than
latter.
During
summer
months
when
shaded
panels,
slight
decrease
average
quality
parameters
cases
was
observed,
such
0.2
units
pH,
1.06
°C
temperature,
dissolved
oxygen
levels
0.8
mg/L,
inorganic
nitrogen
content
total
phosphorus
concentration
dropped
0.08
mg/L
0.02
respectively.
Conversely,
there
moderate
increase
noted
ammonia
levels.
conclusion
effect
phytoplankton
biomass
not
uniform,
but
it
will
certainly
reduce
zooplankton
biomass.
species
diversity
community
minimal,
direction,
whether
positive
or
negative,
varied
depending
specific
aquatic
ecosystem.
A
certain
degree
shade
advantageous
cultivation
shade-loving
fish.
Through
strategic
deployment
panels
implementation
stocking
practices,
possible
achieve
sustained
fisheries
production.
also
can
978.6
tons
CO2
emissions
per
megawatt
year
through
production,
thus
achieving
combined
goals
conservation
reduction,
ensuring
profitability
power
Additionally,
compared
land
utilization
area
3.66
hm2
traditional
ground-mounted
photovoltaics,
only
requires
1.64
hm2,
which
significantly
save
resources
utilizing
surfaces,
mitigates
conflict
between
use
agriculture
renewable
installations.
At
same
time,
pointed
out
existence
inevitably
have
some
negative
impacts
bird
communities.
Economic
analyses
indicate
initial
infrastructure
costs
long
payback
periods
pose
challenges,
overall
feasibility
promising,
especially
governmental
technological
advancements.
several
need
be
addressed
further
development:
include
difficulties
associated
construction
costs,
periods;
insufficient
experience
technical
support;
lack
ecological
-
particularly
urgent
comprehensive
life
cycle
assessments
encompassing
both
aspects.
Future
should
focus
assessments,
improved
PV
technology
integration,
optimized
practices.
