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Water and Agriculture

Floating solar panels

This is a floating solar plant that uses high-density polyethylene floats instead of a standard steel structure. This installation also reduces evaporation and algae growth by decreasing exposure to the sun and limiting photosynthesis processes in the water.

This is a standard solar plant, which has had its structure, which is made of steel on land, changed. In this case, since it is on a sheet of water, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats are used. This system works as if it were a boat and is made to withstand waves of more than one meter and strong winds. This wind resistance is due to the aerodynamic design of the solar panels with a 5º inclination, which cover most of the surface of the floats. The purpose, in addition to energy production, is to prevent the passage of sunlight to a greater extent, thus reducing the capacity of water evaporation and the production of algae by reducing the photosynthesis processes.

$150/m²

Estimated value:

Reduces water loss through evaporation and produces clean energy.

Expected environmental impact:

Urban/Rural

Sector:

70 - 90

Efficiency (%):

N.A

Energy used:

100 - 200

Precipitation (mm):

2, 6, 7, 9 and 13

SDGs impacted:

Water production and storage

Main theme:

100 - 200

Precipitation:

South

Region:

Average

Application difficulty:

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