Sustainability assessment framework and methodology with trans-disciplinary numerical simulation model for analytical floatovoltaic energy system planning assessments

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

Shiva Gorjian et al.

Summary: Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) technology has experienced rapid growth in the renewable energy market since 2016, with an estimated growth rate of over 31% in 2024. This study thoroughly investigates the technical advancements in FPV solar energy conversion technology, compares floating and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems, and discusses the economic and environmental impacts of FPV plants.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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Evaluation of factors governing the use of floating solar system: A study on Iran's important water infrastructures

Mohammad Fereshtehpour et al.

Summary: The issue of water and energy crisis has become a global concern, and floating solar power plants have attracted significant attention as a reliable solution. Compared to land-based systems, floating solar PV (FSPV) systems offer additional advantages such as land and water conservation, and increased module efficiency. Cost-benefit analysis in the specific application of FSPV systems at important reservoir dams in Iran shows superior performance in energy generation and water-saving, with an investment cost payback period of 5-6 years.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2021)

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Assessment of floating solar photovoltaics potential in existing hydropower reservoirs in Africa

Rocio Gonzalez Sanchez et al.

Summary: Africa has high solar potential but heavy reliance on hydropower, which is increasingly impacted by frequent droughts. Installing floating photovoltaics in hydropower reservoirs can provide electricity during dry periods and save water resources, ultimately meeting the growing energy needs sustainably.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2021)

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Benefits and Critical Knowledge Gaps in Determining the Role of Floating Photovoltaics in the Energy-Water-Food Nexus

Sika Gadzanku et al.

Summary: Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems are gaining popularity due to their benefits in land use, cost reduction, and environmental impact mitigation, but a robust validation of their suggested co-benefits and impacts on energy, water, and food systems is still lacking, highlighting the need for further research.

SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Save water and energy: A techno-economic analysis of a floating solar photovoltaic system to power a water integration project in the Brazilian semiarid

Luana Carolina Alves da Costa et al.

Summary: This study proposes the use of a floating solar photovoltaic power plant as an alternative renewable energy resource for a water supply project in the semi-arid region of Brazil. The economic and technical simulation demonstrates the feasibility of this approach, showing potential cost savings and improved energy management efficiency.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2021)

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