Floating Photovoltaic Plant: A Review
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FPVT, LCOE, TechnologyAbstract
Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional land-based solar energy solutions, offering a sustainable and efficient approach to harnessing solar energy. The discussion of the topic provides a comprehensive review of the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of FPV technology. It examines the performance ratio, levelized cost of electricity, and compares FPV systems with ground-mounted, rooftop, and canal-top, offshore solar installations. The potential advantages of FPV systems, such as higher energy yields and reduced environmental impact, are discussed, highlighting their ability to conserve land and minimize water evaporation when deployed on water bodies. The review also explores the economic feasibility and technical parameters of FPV systems, including design requirements, energy demand, weather forecasting, and temperature and heat transfer coefficients. The results of this study conclude some of the need for further research to optimize FPV system performance, assess environmental impacts, and enhance economic viability. It calls for future studies to focus on data analysis and the development of innovative solutions to overcome current limitations.
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