Naslov
Review of the potentials for implementation of floating solar panels on lakes and water reservoirs

Autori
Vidović, Vladimir ; Krajačić, Goran ; Matak, Nikola ; Stunjek, Goran ; Mimica, Marko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
16 th CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS / - , 2021, 123-123

Skup
16 th CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 10.10.2021. - 15.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
Floating solar, evaporation, PV, water scarcity

Sažetak
Many places are dealing with problem of water scarcity, especially in the summer months. This occurs mostly in the dry areas with hot climates that are exposed to intensive solar insolation which are the main driver for the evaporation of water. Some companies that are in charge of water service, that operate open water reservoirs developed solution to cover the water with floating balls to limit the solar insolation and to mitigate the evaporation of water. Another good approach is using the floating solar panels for the same cause, that will provide additional electric energy source. It can enhance the productivity of hydro power plants with reservoirs. Additional benefit of solution is amount of the available water surfaces for placing the solar panels, instead of potentially useful areas for other purposes (agriculture, buildings…). This paper reviews the current development of the technology, potentials and best practices. It shows that this technology is feasible and can compete with other power sources.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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