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FPV for Sustainable Electricity Generation in a Large European City

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  • Bogdan Popa

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Liana Ioana Vuta

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Gabriela Elena Dumitran

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Irina Picioroaga

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Madalina Calin-Arhip

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Radu-Florin Porumb

    (Faculty of Power Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl. Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

There is a huge interest worldwide related to continuously increasing the use of renewable energy sources (RES) for electricity generation. Romania, at this moment, even though it has to attain a share of 30.7% of RES from total energy consumption by 2030, does not have any major investment project of this kind in the near future. Photovoltaic (PV) is one of the most promising technologies, with decreasing prices for PV panels but with the disadvantage of large, needed surfaces. This study presents a solution to install PV panels where there is a need for electricity, in a large city, by using the surface of a reservoir. “Lacul Morii” Reservoir in Bucharest is the choice for the case study. The insolation and the possibility to install floating PV, as well as electricity generation, benefits for water quality and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions reduction are assessed, and even the installation of charging stations for electric bikes and cars. The results are very promising, and the main conclusion is that, after its realization, the floating photovoltaic (FPV) plant on “Lacul Morii” Reservoir will be a source of clean electricity and a demonstration project on how to benefit from solar energy to produce electricity in large cities where there are reservoirs.

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  • Bogdan Popa & Liana Ioana Vuta & Gabriela Elena Dumitran & Irina Picioroaga & Madalina Calin-Arhip & Radu-Florin Porumb, 2021. "FPV for Sustainable Electricity Generation in a Large European City," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2021:i:1:p:349-:d:713764
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