Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems reflects the huge growth underway in floating photovoltaic systems, covering the latest technologies, new ideas, and practical solutions currently available in the sector in order to support further developments and implementation. The book begins by introducing floating PV, its potential, and its role as the third pillar of photovoltaics, alongside land and roof. This is followed by in-depth chapters detailing materials and design of structures, tracking systems, cooling, cleaning systems, snow load and evaporation, mooring systems, PV modules and uses, hydroelectric coupling, wind load and wave impact, and offshore solutions. The book's final chapters provide measurements of existing plants, economic and financial analysis, and detailed information on environmental impact and mitigation. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, R&D professionals, electrical engineers, power engineers and practitioners involved in photovoltaics, solar energy, and renewable energy. Provides a global overview of floating photovoltaic technologyAnalyzes the advantages and limitations of the various available approaches and solutionsAddresses key challenges, such as match and integration to existing structures and reduction of environmental impact INDICE: 1. The third pillar of Photovoltaics: Floating PV 2. Floating structures material and design 3. Tracking systems for floating PV 4. Cooling, cleaning systems, snow load and evaporation for floating PV 5. Mooring systems for floating PV 6. Progress in PV modules and uses: Bifacial, thin film PV, and reflectors 7. Hydroelectric coupling for floating PV 8. Wind load and wave impact for floating PV 9. Offshore solutions for floating PV 10. Results of measurements on existing floating PV plants 11. The environmental impact of floating PV 12. Economic and financial analysis of floating PV
- ISBN: 978-0-443-21972-6
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2025
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés