• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.130-135
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• 2020

This paper describes the results of a study on the unmanned cleaning robot that performs the cleaning of the floating photovoltaic panels. The robot uses two SSC (Sliding Suction Cup) adsorptive devices to move up and down the slope. First, the forces generated when the robot moves up the slope are mechanically analyzed. The robot was designed and manufactured to operate stably by using the presented results. Next, the robot motion was tested on the inclined panel. It has been proven that robots are well designed and built to clean sloped panels.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2019

지구 환경문제와 자원 고갈에 따른 에너지 위기로 인해 화석 연료를 사용하지 않아 이산화탄소와 같은 온실가스 배출이 없는 청정 에너지원으로서 신재생 에너지는 중요성이 강조되고 있다. 부유식 태양광발전은 기존의 태양광 발전기술과 플로팅 기술을 융합한 신개념의 발전 방식이다. 종래의 육상이나, 건축물이 아닌 유휴수면에 설치하는 재생에너지원으로 구조체, 계류장치, 태양광 발전설비, 수중케이블 등으로 구성된다. 또한 단위모듈 형태로 설계되어 발전용량에 따라 단위모듈을 서로 연결하여 대규모 발전 시설을 조성할 수 있다. 태양광 발전기는 옥외에 설치되기 때문에 구조물에 대한 풍하중의 영향이 매우 크다. 본 연구에서는 부유식 태양광 발전 구조물에 큰 영향을 주는 풍하중을 전산유체역학을 통해 해석하였다. 유동 특성과 풍하중에 대한 풍향과 경사각의 영향을 분석하였다. 모듈의 개수와 바람의 방향에 따라 최대 하중을 받는 위치와 크기 그리고 태양광 패널과 부유체 주위의 유동 특성을 구하였다. 태양광 패널의 지면에 대한 경사각이 클수록 풍하중은 증가하였다.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.290-299
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• 2016

The most powerful energy resource in nature is solar energy which becomes directly converted to electric power in worldwide. Most of the photovoltaic power plants are commonly installed on sunny side of the ground. Thus the installation of photovoltaic power plant could produce an unexpected adverse effect by sacrificing the productivity from green field or forest. To avoid these adverse effect floating photovoltaic plant has been devised and installed on inland reservoir. The photovoltaic plant could utilize ignored water surface without sacrificing the productivity of the ground. Additionally the photovoltaic efficiency has been reenforced by the cooling effect induced by the circulating air flow from water surface. The floating photovoltaic plant could be furnished solar tracking ability by tilting the system operated with the aid of the ballast system. This report is provided to introduce the design of the floating structure with solar panel which furnished solar tracking ability with the aid of ballast system.

• 신재생에너지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.60-68
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• 2013

In recent years, green house effect related natural disasters occur throughout the world. Carbon dioxide, mainly comes from the fossil fuel burning, is suspected to be the cause of green house effect. To reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, we need to find alternative energy resources such as photovoltaic energy. In this paper, the basic characteristics of wind force coefficient on a PV panel installed on the floating type PV energy generation system are investigated though the two-dimensional wind tunnel tests. Test variables included the angle of PV panel, direction of wind, number of rows of PV panel and attached or not attached frame. Based on the results obtained through the wind tunnel tests, it was found that the wind force coefficient can be used as a preliminary data in the design of the structure.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.67-78
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• 2020

A novel energy production system which has fascinated a wide consideration because of its several benefits that are called floating photovoltaic technology (FPVT). The FPVT system that helps to minimize the evaporation of water as well as an increase in energy production. For the research purposes, both electrical and mechanical structure requires studying of these systems for the development of FPVT power plants. From different points of views, numerous researches have been directed on FPVT systems that have evaluated these systems. The present research article give a logical investigation and up to date review that shows the different features and components of FPVT systems as an energy production system is offered. This articles reviewing the FPVT that gets the attention of the scientists who have the investigational stage and involuntary inspection of FPVT systems in addition to influence of implementing these systems on the water surface. Also, a comprehensive comparison has been constructed that shows the cons and pros of various types of solar systems that could be installed in various locations. In this review, it has been found that solar energy on the roof of a dwelling house generally has a power of 5 to 20 kW, while the inhabitants of commercial buildings generally have a power of 100 kW or more. The average power capacity of a floating solar panel is 11% more of the average capacity of a solar panel installed on the ground. Studies show that 40% of the water in open reservoirs is lost through evaporation. By covering only 30% of the water surface, evaporation can be reduced by 49%. The global solar panel market exceeds 100 GW and the capacity of 104 GW will bring the annual growth rate to 6%. In 2018, the world's total photovoltaic capacity reached 512 GW, an increase of 27% compared to the total capacity and about 55% of the renewable resources newly created that come from photovoltaic systems. It has been also predicted by this review that in 2025 the Solar technology including the FPVT system will increase by 7.38% that is 485.4 GW more of today installed power worldwide.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.227-233
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• 2014

Information presented in this study is intended to inform candidates as they prepare to design and structure the floatovoltaics solar power system. A developed floatovoltaics solar power generation results from the combination of PV plant technology and PV floating technology. This floating-based PV system is a new concept for PV development. The PV floating technology opens new opportunities to give value to unused areas so far while preserving valuable land for more adapted activities. Therefore the land-use conflicts are avoided and the environmental impact is minimized. Therefore the technology offers an interesting opportunity to regions facing on drought during summer time without any negative impact to the eco-system. This study describe the basic components of a floatovoltaics solar power system. A typical system consist of floating system and solar modules, a control device, rechargeable batteries, a load or device and the associated electrical connections. The floating system is specifically designed to keep all metallic components above water leaving only 100% recyclable, closed cell foam filled HDPE plastic floats in contact with the water. As the first case that can maximize the power generation efficiency of PV internationally, it is expected that this study will be utilized as a primary guide for future development of floating type PV system.