FLOATING SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER PLANTS
Presented by
ABHIJITH DAMODARAN
Project Title
FLOATING SOLAR POWER PLANT PROJECT AS A PROTOTYPE
INDEX
1. ABSTRACT
2. UNDERSTANDING FLOATING SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS
3. NEED FOR FLOATING PV OR WHY FLOATING SOLAR
4. MAJOR COMPONENTS OF PV SYSTEM
5. PV FLOATING PLANTS OUTLINE
6. ENERGY GENERATION
7. ADVANTAGES
8. INDIA AND FLOATING PV
Abstract
Floating solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, a
rapidly emerging sector in renewable energy, uses
solar power using photovoltaic panels mounted on
floating structures over water bodies such as
reservoirs, lakes, and ponds.
UNDER STANDING SOLAR PV
What is floating solar PV?
• It is a technique of installing PV on water bodies instead of conventional place like land or
rooftops .There are two main types of solar energy technologies- PHOTOVOLTAICS(PV)
AND CONCENTRATING SOLAR THERMAL POWER.
• Solar photovoltaic energy or PV solar energy directly converts sunlight into electricity,
using a technology based on the photo-voltaic effect.
• When radiation from the sun hits one of the faces of a photoelectric cell (many of which
make up a solar panel), it produces an electric voltage differential between both faces that
makes the electrons flow between one to the other, generating an electric current.
NEED FOR FLOATING PV OR WHY FLOATING SOLAR
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installation has the burden of intense land requirements, installing
solar PV on water bodies can resolve this issue.
FIG: MUMBAI CITY ELEVATION VIEW
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF FLOATING
SOLAR PV PLANT
• SOLAR PV MODULE (SOLAR PANELS)
• INVERTER
• PONTOON & FLOATING SYSTEM
• MOORING SYSTEM
• GRID EQUIPMENT
• CABLES AND CONNECTORS
• TRANSFORMER
MAJOR COMPONENTS
Solar PV Modules Inverter pontoon/floating structure mooring system
Grid equipment cables and connectors Transformer
SOLAR MODULE: Standard poly crystalline solar PV modules have been used for the
floating solar systems . In salty water bodies “Standard Aluminium Frames and Mounts” are
proposed due to fast degradation of metals on salty water.
INVERTER: An inverter is an electric apparatus that changes direct current
(DC) to alternating current (AC). It is not the same thing as an alternator,
which converts mechanical energy (e.g. movement) into alternating current.
Direct current is created by devices such as batteries and solar panels
PONTOON:A pontoon is flotation device with buoyancy
enough to float by itself as well as with a heavy load.
FLOATING STRUCTURE:
The system consists of a raft supporting standard photovoltaic panel.
Submerged photo-voltaic solar panel: In this configuration
the panels are immersed in water and this allows us to realize a
gain in efficiency in summers due to cooling effect.
HYDRELIO Floating solar component: they are designed
Typhoon proof (due to the
high-density polyethylene
and array design).
MOORING SYSTEM:
A mooring system is an permanent structure which keeps
the floating panels on same position and prevent them
from turning or floating away.Usually mooring system
platforms can be done by using nylon rope slings.
CABLES AND CONNECTORS:
Electricity is drawn from the solar array and transported
to the land. the power can be fed to the grid or stored in
batteries High temperature resistance, water proof and
robust cables are to be used to provide a long service
PV FLOATING PLANTS OUTLINE
ENERGY GENERATION
Advantages
1. They reduce reservoir water evaporation and algae growth by shading the water.
2. Floating platforms are 100% recyclable, utilizing highvdensity polyethylene, which can withstand ultraviolet rays and
resists corrosion.
3. Floating solar power generating systems typically generate more electricity than ground-mount and rooftop systems due
to the cooling effect of the water.
4. The floating platforms are designed and engineered to withstand extreme physical stress, including typhoon and storm
conditions.
5. More module install compare with the other system.
INDIA AND FLOATING PV
• First 10KW floating solar power plant in conceptualized and
ingeniously implemented at RAJARHAT in KOLKATA.
• India is currently making plans to build the world's largest
floating solar power plant.
• The plant is expected to produce 50 MW under NHPC (national
hydroelectric power cooperation).
• This major project is expected to cost between 500 crore to 700
crore rupees.
• It will be set up in bodies of water in the Southern state of
Kerala by the National Hydro Power Corporation with technical
assistance from MANIT Bhopal
Thank You
