The characteristics and applications of floating photovoltaic (PV) brackets
Compared with ground-mounted and rooftop photovoltaic power stations, floating photovoltaic bracket systems have higher requirements for the components. In addition to the floating body material being resistant to aging, environmentally friendly, and pollution-free, the structure must also withstand certain levels of wind, waves, and water currents.
The main technical characteristics of the floating photovoltaic system are:
- Modular design, easy and fast installation;
- The floating body adopts a fully plastic solution made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material, which is environmentally friendly, pollution-free, highly corrosion-resistant, and has a long service life;
- Strong combinability, allowing for diverse layout arrangements, reducing the occupied area, and maximizing installed capacity and power generation;
- Strong component compatibility, especially suitable for large-size modules with 182mm and 210mm silicon wafers;
- Reduced overall cost of the solution, enhancing product competitiveness;
- Stability fixation method using the long side of the modules;
- Excellent weather resistance, easy operation and maintenance, and complete supporting waterborne accessories.
The applicable scope and application scenarios of floating photovoltaic brackets mainly include the following areas:
- Marine Environments: Suitable for large marine surfaces, especially in regions with low wind speeds.
- Large Reservoirs: Building floating photovoltaic power stations on large water areas such as reservoirs can increase water area utilization efficiency while reducing reliance on land resources.
- Aquaculture Ponds: Combining photovoltaic power generation with aquaculture by installing solar panels on fish pond surfaces, achieving an organic integration of photovoltaic power generation and aquaculture, and improving land use efficiency.
This concludes Hengyuan Tai’s introduction to the characteristics and applications of floating photovoltaic brackets.