One of the main areas of interest for the development of floating solar PV systems is lowering the costs for floating solar foundations designs. Finding solutions to lower these costs can help floating solar PV systems compete more favourably with other renewable energy sources because the cost of the foundation makes up a sizable amount of the total cost of a floating solar PV system.
Using lightweight materials for the floating platforms, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or composite materials, is one method of lowering the cost of floating solar foundations. These materials can be made to be just as strong and stable as standard steel or concrete platforms while costing less.
Using prefabricated modules for the floating platforms, which can be put together on-site and cut installation time and costs, is another option to cut costs. In addition to lowering costs, prefabricated modules might lessen the requirement for specialised installation tools.
Costs can also be decreased by lowering the quantity of steel and other materials needed for the anchoring system. Using dynamic anchoring systems, which rely on a combination of mooring lines and elastic components to offer stability in strong winds and waves, is one way to solve this problem.
Furthermore, refining the floating solar PV system's architecture can aid in cost savings. Using the most effective solar panels, designing the system's size and layout optimally, and utilising cutting-edge monitoring and control technologies can all help increase energy output and lower maintenance costs.
In general, cost-cutting for floating solar foundation designs calls for a combination of creative design, use of lightweight materials, prefabrication, and system optimization. Floating solar PV systems can become more cost-competitive with other renewable energy sources and support the industry's expansion by lowering the price of the foundation.
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