Towards sustainable power generation: Recent advancements in floating photovoltaic technologies
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
194, С. 114322 - 114322
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024
Floating
solar
photovoltaic
systems
are
rapidly
gaining
traction
due
to
their
potential
for
higher
energy
yield
and
efficiency
compared
conventional
land-based
systems.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
this
technology
generates
0.6%
4.4%
more
exhibits
improvements
ranging
from
0.1%
4.45%
over
its
counterpart.
Numerous
conducted
on
evaluating
innovative
have
been
reported,
providing
various
insights
required
further
development.
Unfortunately,
these
important
pieces
of
information
scattered:
a
comprehensive
compilation
findings
is
currently
unavailable,
resulting
in
significant
gap
knowledge
information.
Thus,
the
main
objective
work
provide
insight
into
new
technology,
research
developments
reported
future
The
critical
review
indicates
advancements
shall
focus
improved
floating
structure
design,
robust
instrumentation,
wireless
monitoring,
sensing
capabilities.
Moreover,
novel
technological
solutions
such
as
tracking
systems,
bi-facial
panels,
satellite-based
array
optimization,
programming
algorithms
grid
integration,
artificial
intelligence
be
explored.
Additionally,
it
was
found
integration
marine
environments
hydropower
reservoirs
holds
promise
transforming
global
production.
Despite
advancements,
several
hurdles
remain,
including
safety
concerns,
risks
associated
with
electricity–water
interactions,
standardization
issues,
national
policy
considerations,
increases
surrounding
ground
temperatures.
It
vital
address
remaining
challenges
leverage
innovations
realize
full
photovoltaics
transition
towards
sustainable
Язык: Английский
Impact Assessment of Floating Photovoltaic Systems on the Water Quality of Kremasta Lake, Greece
Hydrology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12(4), С. 92 - 92
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
Floating
photovoltaic
systems
(FPV)
are
one
of
the
emerging
technologies
that
able
to
support
“green”
energy
transition.
In
Greece,
environmental
impact
assessment
such
projects
is
still
under
early
development.
The
scope
present
study
was
provide
insights
into
potential
impacts
a
small-scale
FPV
system
on
water
quality
oligotrophic
Kremasta
Lake,
an
artificial
reservoir.
For
this
reason,
hydrodynamic
and
model
employed.
results
showed
parameter
variations
were
insignificant
limited
only
in
immediate
area
construction
gradually
disappeared
toward
shoreline.
Likewise,
variation
restricted
first
few
meters
depth
column
eliminated
onwards.
temperature
slightly
decreased
close
proximity
installation.
Average
annual
dissolved
oxygen,
chlorophyll-a,
nutrient
concentrations
predicted
not
change
considerably
after
panels’
construction.
can
attractive
alternative
for
production
reservoirs,
especially
regions
land
use
conflicts
associated
with
allocation
Given
data
long-term
projects,
robust
monitoring
programs
essential.
These
initiatives
rely
public
support,
making
collaboration
between
stakeholders
local
community
crucial.
Язык: Английский
Integrating Floating Photovoltaics with Hydroelectricity
Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(11), С. 2760 - 2760
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024
The
transition
process
from
fossil
fuels
to
environmentally
friendly
renewable
energy
sources
carries
the
risk
of
creating
new
environmental
damages.
Photovoltaic
technology
represents
one
alternatives
with
least
harmful
impact.
However,
this
has
two
important
drawbacks:
significant
land
occupation
for
installation
PV
systems
and
uncontrollability
production.
By
constructing
floating
photovoltaic
plants
on
hydroelectric
reservoirs,
both
these
problems
can
be
reduced
an
acceptable
level.
Some
artificial
originally
built
power
plants,
have
acquired
a
secondary
function
as
recreational
areas
fish
breeding
sites.
Therefore,
there
is
justified
resistance
local
community
change
existing
appearance
purpose
such
reservoirs.
This
paper
proposes
completely
concept
integrating
interests
into
objects.
In
addition
preserving
uses,
also
offers
features.
make
entire
system
sustainable.
details
behind
construction
reservoirs
emphasizes
their
various
advantages.
These
benefits
include
non-utilization
cultivable
land,
ease
assembly
construction,
integration
grids,
potential
address
electricity
storage
issues.
For
instance,
Buško
Lake,
covering
area
55.8
km2,
may
host
2.93
km2
installed
(FPV)
facilities,
enabling
total
capacity
240
MW.
With
average
5.5
h
daily
sunshine,
totals
2007
annual
hours,
equivalent
55
MW
thermal
plant.
An
analysis
showed
that,
losses
18.2%,
production
stands
at
302
GWh,
translating
value
18
million
€
60
€/MWh.
plant
featuring
reservoir
might
boost
its
output
by
91%.
available
transmission
line
237
shared
between
(HPP)
FPV;
hence
during
FPV
maximum
generation
time,
HPP
halts
Orlovac
operates
small
number
hours
annually
full
(1489
h);
therefore
in
combination
FPV,
increased
2852
h.
maintains
lake’s
functions
tourism
fishing
while
expanding
capabilities
without
harm.
Язык: Английский