Water absorption characterisation, electrical reliability and mechanical testing of a submerged laminated a-Si thin film photovoltaic (PV) cells

Trapani, Kim; Martens, Steven; Challagulla, K.S.; Yong, Salina; Millar, David J.; Maloney, Sean J.

doi:10.1016/j.microrel.2014.06.009

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“…The method of VFFS was presented in 2014. Trapani et al [104] studied the short-term electrical impacts of the floating thin film PV system through 45-day testing. Additionally, they assessed the demonstrable changes that impact such floating system's modulation with significant waves.…”

Section: Vffsmentioning

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A Comprehensive Review of Floating Solar Plants and Potentials for Offshore Applications

Huang,

Tang,

Chen

et al. 2023

JMSE

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Fossil fuel consumption has progressively increased alongside global population growth, representing the predominant energy consumption pattern for humanity. Unfortunately, this persistent reliance on fossil fuels has resulted in a substantial surge in pollution emissions, exerting a detrimental influence on the delicate ecological balance. Therefore, it is imperative to find new renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels. Solar energy is a clean energy source and has become the most preferred option for human day-to-day needs. Since the construction of the world’s first floating photovoltaic power station, humanity has been continuously advancing the technology of power generation by floating photovoltaics. This review comprehensively elucidates the progression of offshore photovoltaic technology and illustrates the composition of the floating photovoltaic system. Each section meticulously contrasts the advantages and drawbacks of various photovoltaic systems. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the offshore photovoltaic application potentials is conducted based on fundamental theories, thereby offering valuable insights for future research. Finally, an encompassing summary of the potential challenges associated with deep-sea floating photovoltaic systems is presented.

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Section: Vffsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Review of Floating Solar Plants and Potentials for Offshore Applications

Huang,

Tang,

Chen

et al. 2023

JMSE

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“…In comparing FVs against identical land based solar modules there is always an increase in power output [33] due to the reduction in the operating temperature of solar modules in either direct or indirect contact with water. Additional efforts have been made in optimizing the PCE of the modules by separating focus into four distinct system design strategies: 1) thin-film (no ridged pontoon supporting structure) [57,60], 2) submerged (pontoon/no pontoon) [56,58,59,61,62], 3) tilted arrays (pontoon) [38,[63][64][65] and 4) a new approach using micro-encapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) based pontoon modules [66][67][68]. It should be pointed out here that floatovoltaic systems also assist in land use change.…”

Section: Floatovoltaicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aquavoltaics: Synergies for dual use of water area for solar photovoltaic electricity generation and aquaculture

Pringle

Handler

Pearce

2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Bodies of water provide essentials for both human society as well as natural ecosystems. To expand the services these water provide, hybrid food-energy-water systems can be designed. This paper reviews the fields of floatovoltaic (FV) technology (water deployed solar photovoltaic systems) and aquaculture (farming of aquatic organisms) to investigate the potential of hybrid floatovoltaic-aquaculture synergistic applications for improving food-energy-water nexus sustainability. The primary motivation for combining electrical energy generation with aquaculture is to promote the dual use of water, which has historically high unused potential. Recent advances in FV technology using both pontoon and thin film structures provides significant flexibility in deployment in a range of water systems. Solar generated electricity provides off-grid aquaculture potential. In addition, several other symbiotic relationships are considered including an increase in power conversion efficiency due to the cooling and cleaning of module surfaces , a reduction in water surface evaporation rates, ecosystem redevelopment, and improved fish growth rates through integrated designs using FV-powered pumps to control oxygenation levels as well as LED lighting. The potential for a solar photovoltaic-aquaculture or aquavoltaic ecology was found to be promising. If a U.S. national average value of solar flux is used then current aquaculture surface areas in use, if incorporated with appropriate solar technology could account for 10.3% of total U.S. energy consumption as of 2016.

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New Solar Photovoltaics Trends Toward Sustainable Development Goals

Lopez-Pascual

Valiente–Blanco

Morrison

et al. 2023

SDGs in the European Region

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Water absorption characterisation, electrical reliability and mechanical testing of a submerged laminated a-Si thin film photovoltaic (PV) cells

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

A Comprehensive Review of Floating Solar Plants and Potentials for Offshore Applications

A Comprehensive Review of Floating Solar Plants and Potentials for Offshore Applications

Aquavoltaics: Synergies for dual use of water area for solar photovoltaic electricity generation and aquaculture

New Solar Photovoltaics Trends Toward Sustainable Development Goals

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