This study deals with a solar photovoltaic demonstration project composed of four types of sub-plants that will be operated in the Saemangeum Seawall coast. The project aimed to investigate the most efficient sub-plant types. Hydrodynamic analyses we...
Photovoltaic power plants are gaining in popularity and availability every year, resulting in a massive increase in their number and size. However, each such investment involves allocating large land areas, the cost of which may be high. For this rea...
This study evaluated the design and performance of an improved 3.5 MW floating photovoltaic (PV) power generation system consisting of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) members and its installation in the ash pond of a thermal power plant. The FRP desig...
The overhead line (OHL)–cable hybrid transmission line, which connects floating photovoltaic (PV) power plants, needs to be considered regarding whether to block reclosing operations or not. However, due to the weak-feed characteristics of PV i...
In order to mitigate air pollution problems caused mainly by the excessive emission of carbon dioxide, in 2012, the South Korean government decided to introduce a renewable portfolio standards (RPS) program that requires electricity providers to grad...
This paper deals with a conceptual solution for the supply of a part of electrical energy for the needs of Aluminium Plant Podgorica (KAP) in Montenegro from a large Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant (FPPP), that would be installed on the nearby lake...
The intermittent nature of the solar resource together with the fluctuating energy demand of the day-ahead electricity market requires the use of efficient long-term energy storage systems. The pumped hydroelectric storage (
This study identifies the optimal operational strategy for floating photovoltaic power plants and pumped hydroelectric power plants in the day-ahead Iberian electricity market. Different operating scenarios were analysed based on forecast accuracy in...
Green hydrogen production is expected to play a major role in the context of the shift towards sustainable energy stipulated in the Fit for 55 package. Green hydrogen and its derivatives have the capacity to act as effective energy storage vectors, w...
The rapid growth of technology is not only providing ease in life but also increasing energy demands. To meet these requirements, fossil fuel sources are primarily used in different parts of the world. To efficiently satisfy energy demands, many coun...
The potential of applying a floating PV (FPV) system in an Italian context (namely, Cecita dam and Mucone hydroelectric power plants) is studied. The additional PV energy production, as well as the effect of non-evaporated water on the productivity o...
In the step-by-step roadmap for limiting and eliminating power sources that use fossil fuel, especially coal-fired power, as well as for setting the Vietnamese government targets for developing renewable energy for replacement, solar farms and roofto...
The transition process from fossil fuels to environmentally friendly renewable energy sources carries the risk of creating new environmental damages. Photovoltaic technology represents one of the alternatives with the least risk of harmful environmen...
This paper investigates the integration of hydropower and solar energy within the Lower Olt River cascade as a pathway toward sustainable energy generation in Romania. The study focuses on the conceptual design of future hybrid power plants consistin...
Photovoltaic energy (PV) is considered one of the pillars of the energy transition. However, this energy source is limited by a power density per unit surface lower than 200 W/m2, depending on the latitude of the installation site. Compared to fossil...
The development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) systems is a sign of a promising future in the Renewable Energy field. Numerous solar modules and inverters are mounted on large-scale floating platforms. It is important to design the system so th...
Among the energy targets of the Vietnamese government, solar energy is expected to become the main source of renewable energy in the future. Solar energy is moving forward, with Vietnam outstripping Thailand and becoming the country that installed th...
Floating photovoltaic systems represent a promising solution for renewable energy generation, offering an alternative to agricultural land consumption. However, these installations have the potential to exert an effect on the aquatic ecosystem, empha...
Limited reserves of fossil fuels, rising environmental concerns, and a remarkable increase in electricity demand have led to the necessity of harnessing solar energy on a large scale. For this purpose, there has been a noticeable stimulation into pho...
The degradation trend of photovoltaic modules depends on the technology, manufacturing techniques and climatic conditions of the site where they are installed. Longer useful life of the PV modules means that they will be able to produce much more ene...
Recently, deep learning techniques have become popular and are widely employed in several research areas, such as optimization, pattern recognition, object identification, and forecasting, due to the advanced development of computer programming techn...
South America is a place on the planet that stands out with enormous potential linked to renewable energies. Countries in this region have developed private investment projects to carry out an energy transition from fossil energies to clean energies...
Potential induced degradation (PID) is a serious threat for the photovoltaic (PV) industry. The risk of PID may increase with increasing operating voltage of PV systems. Although PID tests are currently standard tests, the expansion of floating PV po...
A potential solution to the coupled water–energy–food challenges in land use is the concept of floating photovoltaics or floatovoltaics (FPV). In this study, a new approach to FPV is investigated using a flexible crystalline silicon-based...
The use of renewable energy sources increases the energy self-sustainability of cities, enabling citizens to reduce energy costs, which results in an increase in their standard of living. However, solar energy penetration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a...
The ambitious target of net-zero emission by 2050 has been aggressively driving the renewable energy sector in many countries. Leading the race of renewable energy sources is solar energy, the fastest growing energy source at present. The solar indus...
The hallmark of the PhotoVoltaic (PV) electricity generation is its sustainability, while its main weakness is the low conversion efficiency. A drawback to which is added the PV cell sensitivity to temperature variations: the higher the cell operatin...
Greenhouse production of baby leaf vegetables grown in hydroponic floating trays has become extremely popular in recent years. Rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) can grow in temperatures varying between 10 and 20 °C; nevertheless, a root-zone temperatur...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a surge in electricity demand, with power generation increasing 4 times in 25 years from 1990 to 2014. Despite the abundant primary renewable energy sources, the country has overlooked them in the past in n...
Renewable energy sources, particularly solar photovoltaic generation, now dominate generation options. Solar generation advancements have resulted in floating solar photovoltaics, also known as FSPV systems. FSPV systems are one of the fastest growin...
The Spanish government is a strong advocate of reducing CO2 emissions and has made a clear commitment to the implementation of renewable energies. As reflected in Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), its objective is to double the c...
Solar photovoltaic (SPV) arrays are crucial components of clean and sustainable energy infrastructure. However, SPV panels are susceptible to thermal degradation defects that can impact their performance, thereby necessitating timely and accurate fau...
The decarbonization goals of each country necessitate the utilization of renewable resources, with photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine (WT) generators being the most common forms. However, spatial constraints, especially on islands, can hinder the exp...
The escalating global demand for electricity, coupled with environmental concerns and economic considerations, has driven the exploration of alternative energy sources, creating competition for land with other sectors. A comprehensive analysis of a 1...
Solar photovoltaic (SPV) arrays play a pivotal role in advancing clean and sustainable energy systems, with a worldwide total installed capacity of 1.6 terawatts and annual investments reaching USD 480 billion in 2023. However, climate disaster effec...