Iran Floating Photovoltaic Potential Assessed

The results of a survey conducted by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (Satba) demonstrate the potential of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems to contribute to the power sector, the state-run firm’s deputy for Technical and Engineering Department said.
“Several manmade water bodies, including industrial pools, dam reservoirs and artificial lakes, were identified as being suitable to produce at least 1,000 megawatts of electricity with the help of FPV generation,” Mohammad Ali Ramezani was also quoted as saying by the Energy Ministry’s news service Paven.
Many of these eligible bodies of water are in water-stressed areas with high land acquisition costs, suggesting multiple benefits of FPV technologies, he added.