Potential ecological impacts of floating photovoltaics on lake biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

Nobre, Regina; Boulêtreau, Stéphanie; Colas, Fanny; Azemar, Frederic; Tudesque, Loïc; Parthuisot, Nathalie; Favriou, Pierre; Cucherousset, Julien

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2023.113852

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“…Amongst them, spatial planning for new RES installations seems to be the most demanding, with the adoption of novel technological solutions in the field of RES potentially holding a key role. New technologies, like offshore wind [2] and floating solar [3], gradually gain maturity and may offer such an alternative, challenged at the same time however by the need to entail minimum disruption for local ecosystems [4,5].…”

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Assessing the Theoretical, Minimal Intervention Potential of Floating Solar in Greece: A Policy-Oriented Planning Exercise on Lentic Water Systems of the Greek Mainland

Athanasiou,

Zafirakis

2024

Energies

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According to the recent revision of the Greek National Energy and Climate Plan, the country sets out to accomplish an ambitious target concerning the integration of renewables in the local electricity mix during the ongoing decade, at the levels of 80% by 2030. This implies the need to more than double the existing wind and PV capacity at the national level, which in turn introduces numerous challenges. Amongst them, spatial planning for new RES installations seems to be the most demanding, with the adoption of novel technological solutions in the field of RES potentially holding a key role. New technologies, like offshore wind and floating solar, are gradually gaining maturity and may offer such an alternative, challenged at the same time however by the need to entail minimum disruption for local ecosystems. To that end, we currently assess the theoretical potential of floating PVs for lentic water systems of the Greek mainland. We do so by looking into 53 different lentic water systems across the Greek territory that meet the constraint of 1 km2 minimum surface area, and we proceed with the estimation of the relevant floating PV capacity per system under the application of a minimal intervention approach, assuming PV coverage of 1% over the total lentic water system area. In this context, our findings indicate a maximum, aggregate theoretical capacity that could exceed 2 GWp at the national level, with the respective annual energy yield reaching approximately 4 TWh or, equivalently, >6% of the country’s anticipated annual electricity consumption in 2030. Finally, our results extend further, offering a regional level analysis and a set of policy directions and considerations on the development of floating solar in Greece, while also designating the energy merits of floating PVs against similar, land-based installations.

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Assessing the Theoretical, Minimal Intervention Potential of Floating Solar in Greece: A Policy-Oriented Planning Exercise on Lentic Water Systems of the Greek Mainland

Athanasiou,

Zafirakis

2024

Energies

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Machine learning and the renewable energy revolution: Exploring solar and wind energy solutions for a sustainable future including innovations in energy storage

Bin Abu Sofian,

Lim,

Siti Halimatul Munawaroh

et al. 2024

Sustainable Development

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This article evaluates the present global condition of solar and wind energy adoption and explores their benefits and limitations in meeting energy needs. It examines the historical and evolutionary growth of solar and wind energy, global trends in the usage of renewable energy, and upcoming technologies, including floating solar and vertical‐axis wind turbines. The importance of smart grid technology and energy storage alternatives for enhancing the effectiveness and dependability of renewable energy is explored. In addition, the role of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in a modern smart grid has been assessed. Furthermore, the economic benefits, and most recent technological developments of solar and wind energy and their environmental and social ramifications. The potential of solar and wind energy to meet the increasing global energy demand and the problems and opportunities facing the renewable energy industry have shown excellent promise. Machine learning applications for solar and wind energy generation are vital for sustainable energy production. Machine learning can help in design, optimization, cost reduction, and, most importantly, in improving the efficacy of solar and wind energy, including advancing energy storage. This assessment is a crucial resource for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers who aim to make the world cleaner and more sustainable. Ultimately, this review has shown the great potential of solar and wind energy in meeting global energy demands and sustainable goals.

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The potential of optimized floating photovoltaic system for energy production in the Northern Lakes of Egypt

Elminshawy,

Ahmed,

Osama

et al. 2024

Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements

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Potential ecological impacts of floating photovoltaics on lake biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

Cited by 11 publications

References 183 publications

Assessing the Theoretical, Minimal Intervention Potential of Floating Solar in Greece: A Policy-Oriented Planning Exercise on Lentic Water Systems of the Greek Mainland

Assessing the Theoretical, Minimal Intervention Potential of Floating Solar in Greece: A Policy-Oriented Planning Exercise on Lentic Water Systems of the Greek Mainland

Machine learning and the renewable energy revolution: Exploring solar and wind energy solutions for a sustainable future including innovations in energy storage

The potential of optimized floating photovoltaic system for energy production in the Northern Lakes of Egypt

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