Analysis of Power Harvest in Simulated Model of Floating Solar PV System Against Stationary Installation
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Floating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly considered as alternative to ground - mounted installations due to concerns in land-use efficiency and potential cooling benefits. Despite the advantages, wave-induced motion in FPV’s can affect panel orientation and reduce energy harvesting performance. Because of this, this study was conducted to experimentally compare a static ground-mounted PV system and a dynamic system simulating floating behavior under varying tilt angles. The two systems were tested under similar environmental conditions and with the same tilt angle values of 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, and 25°. Electrical parameters (e.g. voltage, current, power harvest) were measured using Arduino-based sensors. The total energy generation was then evaluated for each configuration. The results of the experiment showed that both systems had increased output at higher tilt angles, the static system showing higher and more stable energy output. The dynamic system, on the other hand, experienced power fluctuations due to the simulated motion. This resulted to an average energy decrease of 6.08% compared to the static configuration. The results showed the importance of mechanical stability in the design of floating solar PV systems.
Institution: Caraga State University
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204132255