Recent technical advancements, economics and environmental impacts of floating photovoltaic solar energy conversion systems

S Gorjian, H Sharon, H Ebadi, K Kant, FB Scavo… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) is an emerging technology that has experienced significant
growth in the renewable energy market since 2016. It is estimated that technical …

Challenges and opportunities towards the development of floating photovoltaic systems

M Kumar, HM Niyaz, R Gupta - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2021 - Elsevier
Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) system is seen as an emerging megawatt-scale
deployment option. The sustainable growth and management of FPV systems require …

[HTML][HTML] Floating photovoltaics: A review

L Essak, A Ghosh - Clean Technologies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The world is transitioning towards a net zero emissions future and solar energy is at the
forefront of the transition. The land use requirements to install solar farms present a barrier …

Review of the potentials for implementation of floating solar panels on lakes and water reservoirs

V Vidović, G Krajačić, N Matak, G Stunjek… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many places are dealing with the problem of water scarcity, especially in the summer
months. This occurs mostly in the dry areas with hot climates that are exposed to intensive …

A comprehensive review of floating photovoltaic systems: Tech advances, marine environmental influences on offshore PV systems, and economic feasibility analysis

A Djalab, Z Djalab, A El Hammoumi, GM Tina… - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent times, the escalating global demand for sustainable and renewable energy
sources has catalyzed the exploration and development of innovative technologies, among …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of floating solar photovoltaics potential in existing hydropower reservoirs in Africa

RG Sanchez, I Kougias, M Moner-Girona, F Fahl… - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Africa is characterised by a very high solar potential, with a yearly sum of solar irradiation
exceeding 2000 kWh/m 2. Many African countries are heavily dependent on hydropower …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid floating solar plant designs: a review

E Solomin, E Sirotkin, E Cuce, SP Selvanathan… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The world's demand for electricity will double by 2050. Despite its high potential as an eco-
friendly technology for generating electricity, solar energy only covers a small percentage of …

[HTML][HTML] Reviewing floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology for solar energy generation

MA Koondhar, L Albasha, I Mahariq, BB Graba… - Energy Strategy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy scarcity in various regions worldwide not only adversely affects people's quality of
life but also hinders overall development. Pakistan is among the nations grappling with …

The booming of floating PV

R Cazzaniga, M Rosa-Clot - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The global trend of electric energy production is analysed with a forecast up to 2030. The
current status of the Floating PV is discussed, taking into account data up to 2019. The …

[HTML][HTML] Design and analysis of a floating photovoltaic system for offshore installation: The case study of Lampedusa

A Ghigo, E Faraggiana, M Sirigu, G Mattiazzo… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, numerous projects for floating PV systems have been developed. These
plants of various sizes have mainly been installed on enclosed lakes or basins …