Floating solar power loss due to motions induced by ocean waves: An experimental study

• Published in: Ocean engineering Vol. 312; p. 118988
• Main Authors: Huang, Luofeng, Yang, Yifeng, Khojasteh, Danial, Ou, Binjian, Luo, Zhenhua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.11.2024
• Subjects: Floating solar; Power loss; Solar simulator; Tilt angle; Wave tank; Wave-induced motions; Power loss; Tilt angle; Solar simulator; Wave tank; Wave-induced motions; Floating solar

Whilst there is an interest in floating solar energy systems in coastal and offshore regions to utilise available sea space, they are subject to ocean waves that introduce constant momentum. Consequently, solar panels undergo periodic motions with the waves, causing a continuous change in tilt angle...