Floating PV generation system, renewable energy power plant, is able to overcome the disadvantages of ground PV generation system and improve generating efficiency. The frame structural system is an established technology among a diversity of structural technologies which has been developed for related fields. In this paper, the both structural safety and characteristics of floating PV generation structures depend on the different placement angle of solar module are investigated to improve the commercial viability, the structural safety, and characteristics of floating PV generation structures. In addition, for the estimation of structural safety, FE analyses are conducted. From the results, the lower placement angle of solar module improves the structural safety of floating PV generation system.

Recently, environmental problems associated with the excessive use of fossil fuel are hot issue throughout the world. As an alternative energy resource, the importance of renewable energy is continuously rising. Especially, growth rate of photovoltaic energy generation is one of the best. In this paper, floating PV generation system made of pultruded fiber reinforced polymeric plastic (PFRP) is discussed. It is well known that PFRP has many advantages such as high corrosion resistance, high specific strength/stiffness, etc. Compared with conventional construction materials. To investigate the structural behavior under flow induced dynamic loading, members and connections of members are tested under cyclic loading. It was found that the structural system is strong enough to resist such a cyclic loading.

The floating PV generation structure installed on the surface of water has been recently issued as a representative items for the low carbon and green growth campaign. Moreover, the studies and developments for the structure and construction improvements of floating PV generation structure have been in progress. For example, in the previous research, the floating PV generation structure consisted of pultruded FRP and SMC FRP members is suggested. In this study, we conduct the analytical and experimental studies for estimating the structural characteristics of SMC FRP vertical members. From the analytical and experimental results, it is found that SMC FRP vertical members used for floating PV generation structure have sufficient structural safety and stability.

Pultruded glass fiber reinforced polymeric plastic (PFRP) and FRP member manufactured by sheet molding compound (SMC) have superior mechanical and physical properties compared with those of conventional structural materials. Since FRP has an excellent corrosion-resistance and high specific strength and stiffness, the FRP material may be highly appreciated for the development of floating-type photovoltaic (PV) power generation system. In this paper, advanced floating PV generation system made of PFRP and SMC is designed. In the design, it includes tracking solar altitude by tilting photovoltaic arrays and tracking solar azimuth by spinning structures. Moreover, the results of the finite element analysis (FEA) are presented to confirm stability of entire structure under the external loads. Additionally, installation procedure and mooring systems in the Hap-Cheon Dam are discussed and the measurement of strain under the actual circumstances is conducted for assuring stability of actually installed structures. Finally, by comparison with allowable stress, appropriate safety of structure is confirmed to operate the system.

This paper presents a development process of a forecast and monitoring system for a photovoltaic (PV) solar plant. PV solar system is one of sustainable resource of energy. So, Korean government encourages businessmen to build a PV solar plant. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) system is one of encouraging policies. Most RPS businessmen use monitoring system for a PV solar plant and they need an accurate forecast of power generation for business purpose. Therefore we propose an estimating algorithm of power for a PV solar plant using weather forecast. Proposed algorithm is implemented in a forecast and monitoring system and it works better than existing estimating methods.

In this study, we conduct the economical analysis about the floating tracking PV generation structure manufactured by steel, aluminum, and GFRP (glass fiber reinforced polymeric plastic) structural member. The structural safety of floating PV generation structure has been proved through numerous previous researches. Moreover, the generating efficiency of tracking PV generation system can be more larger than immobile system. In this study, structural analysis using the FEM method has been performed to establish the safety of the floating tracking PV generation structure and commercial viability evaluation has been performed through the cost of materials.

Recently, environmental problems associated with the excessive use of fossil fuel are hot issue throughout the world. As an alternative energy resource, the importance of renewable energy is continuously rising. Especially, growth rate of photovoltaic energy generation is the best. In this paper, we present the result of investigations pertaining to the development of photovoltaic energy generation system installed on the sea. The system is consisted of photovoltaic energy generation panel, panel supporting structure, and floating structure. In the panel supporting structure, fiber reinforced polymer plastic (FRP) member manufactured by the pultrusion process is used. A floating type PV power generation structures shall be fabricated and this unit structure (I.e., module) is connected to extend to the appropriate size considering safety, workability, and economic efficiency. Developed floating type photovoltaic energy generation system is installed at fish farm in the south coast of Korea.

파리기후협정에 따른 온실가스 자발적 감축 의무 이행을 위해 세계적으로 석탄발전과 원자력발전의 비중을 줄이고 태양광 발전을 비롯한 재생에너지의 보급에 국가적 노력을 기울이고 있다. 우리나라도 법령을 도입하여 2040년까지 재생에너지의 발전비중을 30~35%까지 늘리고자 하고 있다. 또한 국외에서는 태양광 발전을 보도 및 도로에 적용하고자 하고 노력하고 있으나 국내의 경우 관련 연구가 전무한 실정이다. 따라서 태양광발전 도로를 개발하기 위한 선행연구로서 보도 및 광장에 적용가능한 태양광 발전 콘크리트 블록을 개발하였으며 이를 현장에 시공하여 적용성을 평가하였다. 실내실험결과 압축강도는 25.5~35.7MPa이 측정되었고 휨강도는 5.1~10.5MPa이 측정되어 국내 기준은 모두 만족하는 것으로 나타났으나 단위시멘트량이 많을수록 부순잔골재의 혼입에 따라 강도가 낮게 측정되었다. 흡수율은 최대 5.7%로 나타나 국내 기준인 7%이하를 만족하였으며 동결융해시험 결과 100싸이클 후 압축강도 감소율은 최대 6.3%로 나타나 양호한 수준으로 측정되었다. 시공 후 침하량을 측정결과 최대 2.498mm가 측정되었으며 전면적에 대해 불규칙한 침하가 발생하였는데 이는 시공시 모래층의 다짐이 불량 하였거나 우수에 의한 모래 유출로 인한 것으로 판단된다. 초기발전량의 경우 일사량을 고려하면 적정량이 측정되었다. 태양광 패널과 콘크리트 블록의 유지관리 기법은 추후 연구를 통하여 보다 효율적으로 확립할 필요가 있다.

In this paper, the structural characteristics of the tracking-type floating PV generation system are presented. Moreover, the structural safety of each tracking-type floating PV generation system is estimated from the analytical results obtained by the finite element analyses.

The floating PV generation system is consisted of unit structures linked by the hinge type connection because the effect of bending moment in the structural system loaded due to the unstable movement of water surface can be minimized. In this paper, the investigation and development process of floating PV generation unit structure is presented.