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Optimization of Offshore FPV Modules in Early Design Phase

Abstract

Offshore Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems are gaining attention due to the high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of PV panels and offshore structures. Numerous offshore FPV design proposals exist, but none have yet met industrial standards. The designs fall into two main categories: membrane type supported by a floating collar/air cushion and modular structure type comprising interconnected FPV modules. This paper uses semi-analytical methods to optimize the modular structure type design, considering fabrication cost, module stability, and hydrodynamic response in waves.
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Category

Academic chapter

Language

English

Author(s)

  • Jingzhe Jin
  • Liqing Zhang
  • Zhiliang Lin
  • Jiehong Kong
  • Zhen Gao

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Energy Research / Energisystemer
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Year

2024

Publisher

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Book

ASME 2024 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering - Volume 7: Ocean Renewable Energy

ISBN

9780791887851

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