How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV

DamaMwape
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03 Jun 2021 18:07 #9653 by DamaMwape

How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV was created by DamaMwape

Is it Possible to simulate Floating Solar PV in SAM? How do you go about it?

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pgilman

03 Jun 2021 23:34 #9656 by pgilman

Replied by pgilman on topic How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV

Hi Damaseck,

SAM does not have any special features for modeling floating PV systems.

Please see this related discussion: sam.nrel.gov/forum/forum-general/2171

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Paul.

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DamaMwape
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04 Jun 2021 04:10 #9661 by DamaMwape

Replied by DamaMwape on topic How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV

But how do i go about it if i know the surface area of the dam

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pgilman

04 Jun 2021 16:57 #9664 by pgilman

Replied by pgilman on topic How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV

Hi Chirwa,

The NREL publication "International Applications for Floating Solar Photovoltaics" includes a list of references that might help answer your question:

www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/73907.pdf

Best regards,
Paul.

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DamaMwape
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21 Jun 2021 04:55 #9730 by DamaMwape

Replied by DamaMwape on topic Floating vs Ground Solar PV

Good morning,
what is your take on the cost analysis of Floating vs Ground Solar PV.
Which is cheaper all things been equal.
I am looking at it from the perspective that my FPV is being installed at an already existing dam with power lines available. then for SPV there is no land available and no power lines available.
Please share your thoughts and link me up with any webinar that is coming up for Floating PV
Damaseck

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pgilman

21 Jun 2021 20:36 #9735 by pgilman

Replied by pgilman on topic Floating vs Ground Solar PV

Hi Damaseck,

This NREL publication on floating PV has some information about costs and lists references that may be helpful:

www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/73907.pdf

I also found these articles in online publications that may be helpful:

www.pv-magazine.com/2020/10/07/floating-solar-nearing-price-parity-with-land-based-us-solar/

www.utilitydive.com/news/floating-solar-offers-unique-bargains-us-utilities-are-missing-out/551693/

news.energysage.com/floating-solar-what-you-need-to-know/

Best regards,
Paul.

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