Study analyzed FPV stability with breakwater in ocean waves

Researchers from universities in the UK, USA, China, and Indonesia have published a study on the hydrodynamic performance of floating solar structures. Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems, widely used in calm waters, face challenges in ocean environments due to wave impacts and the need for breakwater structures to improve stability. Waves cause structural fatigue and alter panel tilt angles, affecting energy output. The study introduced a catamaran FPV floater with a four-point mooring system and compared it to a conventional flat-plate floater using wave tank experiments. A breakwater structure was also tested to enhance stability. Data on floater motion and mooring forces under monochromatic waves were analyzed, providing insights into FPV design and breakwater efficiency for ocean-based deployment.