The classification of floating photovoltaic (PV) brackets
The floating photovoltaic (PV) bracket is composed of a base net made up of floating cylinders and cable trays, with a lower seat and supports installed on the upper part of the base net. The photovoltaic modules are fixedly installed on the lower seat and supports.
During the construction of the floating PV bracket, the floating cylinders are first installed and anchored on the water, then the photovoltaic array bracket components are installed on land. The floating photovoltaic array is then moved into the water, and finally, the photovoltaic array is assembled on the water and securely positioned.
Floating photovoltaic brackets are divided into two main types: floating pipe type and floating box type.
Floating Pipe Type
This type mainly includes floating pipes made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) paired with brackets, or lightweight metal pipes (such as thin-walled steel) coated with rust-resistant paint, filled with materials to increase buoyancy, and covered with a protective rubber layer on the outside. The corresponding brackets are then added. The design concept of this type of power station is to use the buoyancy of the pipes themselves to bear the weight of the photovoltaic system above. The ordered front and rear supports are connected together to form a unified whole, which is then securely fastened.Floating Box Type
This includes several options, such as standard floating boxes made of high-strength polyethylene (HDPE), HDPE floating boxes with additional support brackets, stainless steel floating boxes equipped with corresponding supports, and even floating boxes made of high-strength composite concrete materials combined with supports. These types of power stations rely on robust and durable floating boxes to support the operation of the power generation equipment above.
This is the classification of floating photovoltaic brackets introduced by Hengyuan Tai.