Analysis and Prioritization of the Floating Photovoltaic System Potential for Reservoirs in Korea
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Abstract
Photovoltaic (PV) energy is one of the most promising renewable energies in the world due to its ubiquity and sustainability. However, installation of solar panels on the ground can cause some problems, especially in countries where there is not enough space for installation. As an alternative, floating PV, with advantages in terms of efficiency and environment, has attracted attention, particularly with regard to installing large-scale floating PV for dam lakes and reservoirs in Korea. In this study, the potentiality of floating PV is evaluated, and the power production is estimated for 3401 reservoirs. To select a suitable reservoir for floating PV installation, we constructed and analyzed the water depth database using OpenAPI. We also used the typical meteorological year (TMY) data and topographical information to predict the irradiance distribution. As a result, the annual power production by all possible reservoirs was estimated to be 2932 GWh, and the annual GHG reduction amount was approximately 1,294,450 tons. In particular, Jeollanam-do has many reservoirs and was evaluated as suitable for floating PV installation because of its high solar irradiance. The results can be used to estimate priorities and potentiality as a preliminary analysis for floating PV installation.
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OpenAlex topics: Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques · Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics · solar cell performance optimization
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Affiliations
Division of Graduate Education for Sustainability of Foundation Energy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
Research Institute of Energy and Resources, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
Funding
Ministry of Science ICT and Future Planning
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