How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV

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03 Jun 2021 18:07 #9653 by Damaseck Chirwa
How to use SAM for Simulating Floating Solar PV was created by Damaseck Chirwa
Is it Possible to simulate Floating Solar  PV in SAM? How do you go about it?

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03 Jun 2021 23:34 #9656 by Paul Gilman
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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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04 Jun 2021 04:10 #9661 by Damaseck Chirwa
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But how do i go about it if i know the surface area of the dam

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04 Jun 2021 16:57 #9664 by Paul Gilman
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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

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21 Jun 2021 04:55 #9730 by Damaseck Chirwa
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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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21 Jun 2021 20:36 #9735 by Paul Gilman
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Hi Damaseck,

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

https://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/

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