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JOURNAL OF ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Volume 24, Issue 10, Pages 324-339Publisher
POLISH SOC ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING-PTIE
DOI: 10.12911/22998993/170917
Keywords
photovoltaic; solar energy; water bodies
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This article introduces floating photovoltaics (FPV) as a viable solution to the issue of large land requirement for solar power generation. It highlights the potential of FPV globally and its advantages over conventional ground-mounted PV systems. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of FPV on water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The worldwide transition to a future with net-zero emissions depends heavily on solar energy. However, when land prices rise, and population density rises, the need for large land expanses to develop solar farms poses difficulties. Floating Photovoltaics (FPV) has come to light as a viable remedy to this problem. FPV, which includes mounting solar panels on bodies of water, is gaining popularity as a practical choice in many nations worldwide. A significant capacity of 404 GWp for producing clean energy might be attained by using FPV to cover only 1% of the world's reservoirs. This review shows that FPV has several benefits over conventional ground-mounted PV systems. On the other hand, there is a large study void regarding the effects of FPV on water quality and aquatic ecosystems. This review looks at the most recent FPV research, including its advantages, disadvantages, and potential. It looks into the compatibility of various bodies of water, worldwide potential, system effectiveness, and the possibility of integrating different technologies with FPV.
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