Theoretical and experimental analysis of a floating photovoltaic cover for water irrigation reservoirs

Miguel Redón Santafé, Juan Bautista Torregrosa Soler, Francisco Javier Sánchez Romero, Pablo S. Ferrer Gisbert, José Javier Ferrán Gozálvez and Carlos M. Ferrer Gisbert

Energy, 2014, vol. 67, issue C, 246-255

Abstract: The article presents the main design features and photovoltaic requirements of a FPCS (floating photovoltaic cover system) for water irrigation reservoirs whose purpose is to reduce the evaporation of water while generating electrical power. Also, a summary of installation costs and relationship with the yield performance is deeply analyzed. A prototype of 20 kWp was implemented, and given the success of the results observed, the whole surface reservoir was covered (4490 m2 and 300 kWp). The paper analyses the first electricity productions of the system and from these data the CO2 balance of the facility is calculated.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Water reservoirs; Floating covers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2014.01.083

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