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International Applications for Floating Solar PV (FPV) [Slides]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2372877· OSTI ID:2372877
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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Floating solar is a comparatively new concept. Floating solar is about to form a third pillar in the market for solar energy next to ground mounted and rooftop solar. The Asia-Pacific region already dominates the fast-emerging market in floating solar PV (FPV), and it looks set to build on that position as more nations get on board and costs fall. Asia-Pacific is set to increase its market share from 74% in 2020 to 87% in 2026 in terms of global installed FPV capacity. However, since floating solar systems are still a new application, there is a lack of information on its performance, cost, technical complexity, and operations and maintenance (O&M). This seminar series seeks to partially remedy that through presenting case studies that highlight the benefits, challenges, and applications of FPV in South and Southeast Asia.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2372877
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR--7A40-89741; MainId:90520; UUID:cacea813-af09-4257-910b-8adb93d5bd0f; MainAdminId:72734
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English