Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 8367 - 8367
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024
Photovoltaic
energy
(PV)
is
considered
one
of
the
pillars
transition.
However,
this
source
limited
by
a
power
density
per
unit
surface
lower
than
200
W/m2,
depending
on
latitude
installation
site.
Compared
to
fossil
fuels,
such
low
opens
sustainability
issue
for
type
renewable
in
terms
its
competition
with
other
land
uses,
and
forces
us
consider
areas
suitable
photovoltaic
arrays
farmlands.
In
frame,
floating
PV
plants,
installed
internal
water
basins
or
even
offshore,
are
receiving
increasing
interest.
On
hand,
kind
might
significantly
affect
ecosystem
environment
various
ways,
as
effects
solar
shading
anchorage
installation.
As
result,
monitoring
(FPV)
both
during
ex
ante
site
evaluation
phase
operation
plant
itself,
therefore
necessary
keep
under
control.
This
review
aims
examine
technical
academic
literature
FPV
monitoring,
focusing
measurement
discussion
key
physico-chemical
parameters.
paper
also
identify
additional
features
required
assessment
system
compared
ground-based
system.
Moreover,
due
intrinsic
difficulty
maintenance
operations
structures
not
land,
novel
approaches
have
introduced
autonomous
solutions
environmental
impacts
systems.
Technologies
mapping
bodies
reviewed
discussed.
The
extensive
analyzed
highlights
current
lack
cohesive
framework
these
impacts.
concludes
that
there
need
establish
general
guidelines
criteria
standardized
quality
(WQM)
management
relation
Energy Nexus,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15, С. 100316 - 100316
Опубликована: Июль 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.
Environmental Research Infrastructure and Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(4), С. 042002 - 042002
Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024
Abstract
Renewable
energy
sources,
such
as
floating
photovoltaic
systems
(FPVs),
are
crucial
to
mitigating
the
climate
crisis.
FPV
deployments
on
freshwater
bodies
rapidly
growing,
they
avert
land-use
change,
operate
with
increased
efficiency,
and
potentially
improve
water
availability
by
reducing
evaporation
frequency
of
algal
blooms.
However,
understanding
ecological
consequences
for
is
very
limited
despite
variable
far-reaching
range
potential
impacts.
Here,
we
bring
novel
insight
combining
an
established
theoretical
approach—techno-ecological
synergies
(TES)—with
robust
body
functioning,
direct
sustainable
deployments.
Specifically,
show
integrate
consideration
both
deployment
decisions
based
current
evidence
fundamental
states
processes.
Based
422
pieces
from
a
systematic
review
known
physical
(
n
=
283),
chemical
96)
biological
43)
effects
systems,
outline
eight
TES
that
could
be
realised
through
location,
design,
operation
decisions.
There
was
most
114)
Water
Use
Efficiency
TES,
which
all
reported
decreased
rates,
or
savings,
due
panel
shading.
We
highlight
lack
hosting
bodies,
well
need
comprehensive
studies
in
physical,
chemical,
aspects
dynamics
integrated.
Finally,
detail
research
priorities
ensure
future
benefit
bodies.
Ultimately,
integrated
system
knowledge,
mitigate
emergencies,
notable
benefits
society.
