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A Review on Floating Photovoltaic Technology (FPVT)

  • Yousuf, Hasnain (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Khokhar, Muhammad Quddamah (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Zahid, Muhammad Aleem (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Kim, Jaeun (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Kim, Youngkuk (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Cho, Eun-Chel (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Cho, Young Hyun (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)) ;
  • Yi, Junsin (Collage of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU))
  • Received : 2020.05.28
  • Accepted : 2020.08.21
  • Published : 2020.09.30
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Abstract

A novel energy production system which has fascinated a wide consideration because of its several benefits that are called floating photovoltaic technology (FPVT). The FPVT system that helps to minimize the evaporation of water as well as an increase in energy production. For the research purposes, both electrical and mechanical structure requires studying of these systems for the development of FPVT power plants. From different points of views, numerous researches have been directed on FPVT systems that have evaluated these systems. The present research article give a logical investigation and up to date review that shows the different features and components of FPVT systems as an energy production system is offered. This articles reviewing the FPVT that gets the attention of the scientists who have the investigational stage and involuntary inspection of FPVT systems in addition to influence of implementing these systems on the water surface. Also, a comprehensive comparison has been constructed that shows the cons and pros of various types of solar systems that could be installed in various locations. In this review, it has been found that solar energy on the roof of a dwelling house generally has a power of 5 to 20 kW, while the inhabitants of commercial buildings generally have a power of 100 kW or more. The average power capacity of a floating solar panel is 11% more of the average capacity of a solar panel installed on the ground. Studies show that 40% of the water in open reservoirs is lost through evaporation. By covering only 30% of the water surface, evaporation can be reduced by 49%. The global solar panel market exceeds 100 GW and the capacity of 104 GW will bring the annual growth rate to 6%. In 2018, the world's total photovoltaic capacity reached 512 GW, an increase of 27% compared to the total capacity and about 55% of the renewable resources newly created that come from photovoltaic systems. It has been also predicted by this review that in 2025 the Solar technology including the FPVT system will increase by 7.38% that is 485.4 GW more of today installed power worldwide.

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