Design and installation of floating type photovoltaic energy generation system using FRP members

Lee, Young-Geun; Joo, Hyung-Joong; Yoon, Soon-Jong

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2014.06.033

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“…To address this problem, researchers have investigated floating PV modules that can be installed atop unused space such as the surfaces of inland water bodies. Previous studies conducted by Choi et al and Lee et al demonstrate that the power generated by a floating PV installation is approximately 10% higher than that by a terrestrial PV installation owing to low installation is approximately 10% higher than that by a terrestrial PV installation owing to low temperatures and reflected waves on their respective surfaces [2,3]. This technology is effective for producing alternative energy in South Korea.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In such floating PV power generation implementations, PV modules are mounted on structures configured to float rather than fixed to the ground. Indeed, most floating PV structures have been installed atop unused bodies of water [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Kim et al [4] provided an overview of the construction process of a 1-MW floating PV structure on the unused surface of the intake channel of a thermal power plant.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ferrer-Gisbert et al [5] studied a fixed PV structure installed atop 4700 m 2 of a Spanish agricultural reservoir (constituting approximately 7% of the reservoir's total area), then examined the effects on the evaporation loss from the reservoir. Lee et al [2] introduced an offshore floating PV structure fabricated using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) members. Rosa-Clot et al [6] determined the energy efficiency of a PV structure floating on the Bolivar wastewater basin in a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.…”

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Evaluation of a 3.5-MW Floating Photovoltaic Power Generation System on a Thermal Power Plant Ash Pond

Choi

Hwang²,

Kim

2020

Sustainability

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This study evaluated the design and performance of an improved 3.5 MW floating photovoltaic (PV) power generation system consisting of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) members and its installation in the ash pond of a thermal power plant. The FRP design code of the American Society of Civil Engineers was used to design the structure. The safety of the structure was then confirmed using a finite element analysis indicating that the induced stresses were less than the allowable stresses dictated by the Korean Highway Bridge Design Code. An examination of the energy performance of the floating PV energy generation system after installation determined that the measured electricity production was as high as approximately 94% of the installed 3.5-MW capacity. The energy production of the floating PV structure with the improved design and module angles was found to increase by 7.65 times.

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Evaluation of a 3.5-MW Floating Photovoltaic Power Generation System on a Thermal Power Plant Ash Pond

Choi

Hwang²,

Kim

2020

Sustainability

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“…Lee et al explored about the pultruded fibre reinforced polymeric plastic (FRP), which is a low-density, durable and recyclable material required to develop a light weight structure which can float over water and provides strength comparable to the conventional floating structure used for the PV system. Mechanical tests determine its appropriateness as a floating structure to support the PV system which was installed at a sea site in Korea [13] . The issues faced by land based solar PV systems and its elimination in the floating systems has been reported.…”

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“…A light weight, high strength durable, fireproof material [28] such as reinforced concrete shell with a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) can be used. Pultruded fibre reinforced polymeric plastic (PFRP) is one such material which is superior to the conventional materials used for structural fabrication for a better result in floating PV [13] . Mooring system: A mooring system is very important part of the system.…”

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Feasibility study of a grid-tied 2MW floating solar PV power station and e-transportation facility using ‘SketchUp Pro’ for the proposed smart city of Pondicherry in India

Singh¹,

Boruah²,

Sehgal³

et al. 2017

J Smart Cities

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Abstract:The race of smart cities in India places Pondicherry at 75 th position. To improve its ranking position for smart city race, we propose the implementation of 2MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) system where a large water body could be used for generation of solar power. The floating PV system can be used to attain much higher efficiency compared to its counterpart on land based PV system. The proposed FSPV system could cover solar panel of 1/3 rd area of the proposed lake to generate 2685 MWh annually. A geo-synchronized layout has been prepared using 3D SketchUp Pro with Google maps. The FSPV system could cost USD 1.6 million with a payback period of 6 years. In addition, the implementation of e-transport facility by utilizing e-rickshaws with a battery capacity of 90Ah with 15 Amps DC charging facility has been proposed with an investment of USD 30000, with payback period of just 5 months. The bright side being improved overall payback due to money inflow with the implementation of e-rickshaws; greater job opportunities with benefits to physically challenged persons to improve their overall socio economic status. It is viewed that the proposed FSPV and e-transport could increase the chance to secure smart city plan for Pondicherry. Keywords: smart city, power plant, floating solar photovoltaic, grid-tied, e-transportation facility, e-rickshaws

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PVSails: Harnessing Innovation With Vertical Bifacial PV Modules in Floating Photovoltaic Systems

Tina,

Osama,

Cazzaniga

et al. 2024

Progress in Photovoltaics

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In the context of offshore floating photovoltaic systems (FPVs), this paper explores the use of bifacial photovoltaic modules installed in the vertical position. The energy harvested from the rear face of vertically configured bifacial PV modules compensates for the reduced production at the front face of the module, and this demonstrates the potential of bifacial technology for offshore applications. By comparison, most existing horizontally tilted bifacial FPV systems gain only a small benefit in production from the rear face of the module due to the minimum radiation received, and what also must be taken into consideration is the negative effect of significant soiling owing to the low tilt angle of the PV modules. Hence, to overcome these drawbacks, we have developed the innovative “PVSail” concept, which explores the deployment of vertical FPV systems on floats, buoys, or poles/minipiles. Floating vertical bifacial PV systems (VBPVs) have huge potential to harness all the energy generation capabilities enhance by reflected light, especially from snow‐covered surfaces in northern regions. Our analysis considers a patented mooring and vertical PV system that allows the VBPV structure to align with the prevailing wind direction to shed wind loads, and our numerical analysis explores the potential of VBPV applied to Catania in Italy and Nigg Bay in the United Kingdom. Our analysis study has revealed that across an azimuth angle range (0°–180°), vertical bifacial modules experience roughly a 9% decrease in energy yield at Catania and about a 5% energy yield gain in higher latitude regions like Nigg Bay. Additionally, increasing the latitude of the installation location of VBPV reduces the energy yield sensitivity to the orientation, that is, azimuth angle. The PVSail concept opens the door to novel deployment possibilities in offshore renewable energy projects.

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Design and installation of floating type photovoltaic energy generation system using FRP members

Cited by 75 publications

References 10 publications

Evaluation of a 3.5-MW Floating Photovoltaic Power Generation System on a Thermal Power Plant Ash Pond

Evaluation of a 3.5-MW Floating Photovoltaic Power Generation System on a Thermal Power Plant Ash Pond

Feasibility study of a grid-tied 2MW floating solar PV power station and e-transportation facility using ‘SketchUp Pro’ for the proposed smart city of Pondicherry in India

PVSails: Harnessing Innovation With Vertical Bifacial PV Modules in Floating Photovoltaic Systems

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