Enabling Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) Deployment: Review of Barriers to FPV Deployment in Southeast Asia

Abstract

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Risk Assessment and Policy Recommendations for a Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) System

“…The specific objectives of this case study were to: (1) identify the risks, challenges, and barriers associated with the development and deployment of FSPV systems have been identified through a literature review, (2) conduct a theoretical risk assessment based on a literature review of community-based FSPV systems, and (3) develop policy recommendations for FSPV systems that can be adopted by local or national governments. Ultimately, the objective of risk assessment and policy formulation for FSPV systems is to promote their widespread deployment and maximize their benefits to society [17]- [20], especially in the Philippines.…”

“…China is a global leader in the deployment of FSPVs. The majority of FSPV have been based on three solar photovoltaic policies [10]:…”

“…Despite their potential benefits, the deployment of FSPV systems is still in its early stages, and several risks and uncertainties are associated with their implementation [8], [9], [16]. These risks include technical, financial, environmental, and social factors, which can affect the success of FSPV projects [8]- [10].…”

Enabling Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) Deployment: Exploring the Operational Benefits of Floating Solar-Hydropower Hybrids

“…This work, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Advanced Energy Partnership for Asia, explores the value that hybrid FPV-hydropower systems may provide to the power systems of Southeast Asian countries. This work on the value of hybrid FPV-hydropower systems is accompanied by a recent report, Creating an Enabling Policy and Regulatory Environment for Floating Solar Photovoltaics: Review of Barriers to FPV Deployment in Southeast Asia, also focused on Southeast Asia (Gadzanku, Beshilas, and Grunwald 2021).…”

“…The potential co-benefits of complementing existing and planned hydropower in Southeast Asia with FPV as part of hybrid systems may be significant. When paired with reservoir-based hydropower, hybrid FPVhydropower systems may also provide additional co-benefits such as reduced capital costs through use of existing grid connections, reduced solar PV curtailment, improved system operation at different time scales, additional energy storage opportunities, improved transmission utilization, and water resource conservation, among others (Hernandez et al 2014;Teixeira et al 2015;Hoffacker, Allen, and Hernandez 2017;Ibeke et al 2017;Cazzaniga et al 2018;Rosa-Clot and Tina 2018;Spencer et al 2019;Liu et al 2019;Lee et al 2020;Gadzanku, Beshilas, and Grunwald 2021;Ramasamy and Margolis 2021).…”