Floating Photovoltaics: A Review

The world is transitioning towards a net zero emissions future and solar energy at the forefront of transition. land use requirements to install farms present barrier for industry as population density increases prices rise. Floating photovoltaics (FPV) addresses this issue by installing (PV) on bodies water. Globally, installed FPV increasing becoming viable option many countries. A 1% coverage global reservoirs with would have potential capacity 404GWp benign power production. There are numerous advantages compared ground mounted PV (GPV), which discussed in review. major gap research impact has water quality living organisms This review paper examines most recent around FPV, analyzing benefits, downfalls, future. provides more insight into terms varying that can be used, system efficiency, potential, coupling other technologies.