floating solar panels
This is a floating solar plant that uses high-density polyethylene floats instead of a standard steel structure. This installation also reduces evaporation and algae growth by decreasing sun exposure and limiting photosynthesis processes in the water.
It is a standard solar plant, to which the structure on land has been changed from steel. In this case, being on a sheet of water, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats are used. system that works as if it were a boat and is made to withstand waves of more than one meter and strong winds. This wind resistance is due to the 5º inclined aerodynamic design of the solar panels, which cover most of the surface of the floats. The purpose, in addition to energy production, is because it prevents a greater percentage of the sun's rays from passing through, thus reducing the capacity for water evaporation and the production of algae by reducing photosynthesis processes.
$150/m²
Estimated value:
Reduces water losses through evaporation and production of clean energy.
Expected environmental impact:
Urban/Rural
Sector:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
N.A.
Energy used:
100 - 200
Precipitation (mm):
2, 6, 7, 9 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Water production and storage
Main theme:
100 - 200
Precipitation:
South
Region:
Half
Application difficulty:
1- Technologies that allow mitigating water losses - Redagrícola (redagricola.com) 2- https://energia.gob.cl/noticias/valparaiso/inauguran-planta-solar-flotante-mas-grande-de-chile-en -la-region-de-valparaiso 3- https://www.edp.com/es/paneles-solares-flotantes
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