Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic Systems

Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is a form of clean, renewable, and distributed energy that has become a hot topic in the global energy field. Compared to terrestrial solar PV systems, floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems have gained great interest due to their advantages in conserving land resourc...

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Main Authors: Gang Liu, Jiamin Guo, Huanghua Peng, Huan Ping, Qiang Ma
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/1942
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description Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is a form of clean, renewable, and distributed energy that has become a hot topic in the global energy field. Compared to terrestrial solar PV systems, floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems have gained great interest due to their advantages in conserving land resources, optimizing light utilization, and slowing water evaporation. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the research and application of FPV systems. First, the main components of FPV systems and their advantages as well as disadvantages are analyzed in detail. Furthermore, the research and practical applications of offshore FPV systems, including rigid floating structures and flexible floating structures, are discussed. Finally, the challenges of offshore FPV systems are analyzed in terms of their stability and economic performance. By summarizing current research on FPV systems, this overview aims to serve as a valuable resource for the development of offshore FPV systems.
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spelling doaj-art-e7061a9c96fc44e78cc40b6a6a5e6ccc2024-11-26T18:08:00ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-10-011211194210.3390/jmse12111942Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic SystemsGang Liu0Jiamin Guo1Huanghua Peng2Huan Ping3Qiang Ma4College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaSchool of Navigation and Shipping, Shandong Jiaotong University, Weihai 264200, ChinaPhotovoltaic (PV) power generation is a form of clean, renewable, and distributed energy that has become a hot topic in the global energy field. Compared to terrestrial solar PV systems, floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems have gained great interest due to their advantages in conserving land resources, optimizing light utilization, and slowing water evaporation. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the research and application of FPV systems. First, the main components of FPV systems and their advantages as well as disadvantages are analyzed in detail. Furthermore, the research and practical applications of offshore FPV systems, including rigid floating structures and flexible floating structures, are discussed. Finally, the challenges of offshore FPV systems are analyzed in terms of their stability and economic performance. By summarizing current research on FPV systems, this overview aims to serve as a valuable resource for the development of offshore FPV systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/1942renewable energyoffshore floating photovoltaicfloating structurethin film structure
spellingShingle Gang Liu
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Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic Systems
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
renewable energy
offshore floating photovoltaic
floating structure
thin film structure
title Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic Systems
title_full Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic Systems
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title_short Review of Recent Offshore Floating Photovoltaic Systems
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topic renewable energy
offshore floating photovoltaic
floating structure
thin film structure
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