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Discussion on the development of offshore floating photovoltaic plants, emphasizing marine environmental protection

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Ping Zhang Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Sheng Wu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Nian Jiang, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Shuai Zhang, Yang Liu, Ping Zhang Ping Zhang Ping Zhang Yang Liu, Ping Zhang Yang Liu, Peng Zhao, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Ping Zhang Ping Zhang Ping Zhang Yang Liu, Ping Zhang Ping Zhang Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Yanhui Wang, Ping Zhang Ping Zhang

Summary

Researchers examined the feasibility of building floating solar power plants on the ocean surface and assessed their potential impacts on the marine environment throughout their lifecycle. The study found that while offshore solar energy holds enormous potential, concerns remain about marine ecosystem disturbance including the possible release of microplastics from degrading equipment. The review calls for more research into the environmental interactions of these installations before large-scale deployment.

Study Type Environmental

The development of solar energy is one of the most effective means to deal with the environmental and energy crisis. The floating photovoltaic (PV) system is an attractive type because of its multiple advantages and has been well developed based on fresh water areas on land. This paper focuses on the expansion of this sector towards the ocean, offshore floating PV plants, which is the new growth point with huge potential for the future PV sector. For this new field, the technology readiness level is really low and research to understand the interaction between offshore floating PV plants and marine environment are proceeding. In this paper, we aim to discuss the technological feasibility of offshore floating PV plants as well as analyze potential impacts on the marine environment during the life cycle of PV from manufacturing until disposal.

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