System of floating solar farm with different anchor cross section
Due to limited land availability, Singapore has set a goal of generating 2GW of solar energy by 2030, with floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) farms being a popular option. More research is required to completely comprehend their environmental impact. Sinkers are used to anchor these FPVs, which...
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Nanyang Technological University
2023
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |
Summary: | Due to limited land availability, Singapore has set a goal of generating 2GW of solar energy by 2030,
with floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) farms being a popular option. More research is required to
completely comprehend their environmental impact. Sinkers are used to anchor these FPVs, which
can create sediment suspensions due to water flow in reservoirs like Tengeh Reservoir. This erosion
can disturb the seabed, affecting water quality, and even shifting the FPVs from their intended
location. The goal of this research is to find the best anchor shape and configuration to reduce
sediment movement caused by the water flow around the anchor and thus safeguard the water quality
in Singapore's reservoirs. To reduce the impact of large-scale sediment suspension caused by the
sinkers that anchor the FPV, innovative solutions that are cost-effective are needed to mitigate this
issue. The research looked into a variety of parameters such as manufacturing techniques, sinker
shapes, and the angles of water flow. The study utilizes five distinct sinkers of different properties to
compare how the shape and angle cause varying sediment erosion patterns and thus sediments
dislodged. The study's overall goal was to determine the most effective anchor shape and
configuration for minimizing sediment movement and protecting water purity in Singapore's
reservoirs. |
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