Among the many forms of energy storage systems utilised for both standalone and grid-connected PV systems, Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is another viable storage option [93, 94]. An example of this is demonstrated in the schematic in Fig. 10 which gives an example of a hybrid compressed air storage system. Fig. 10.
Review of the existing floating photovoltaic system with recent developments. Discusses the possibility of a hybrid FPV system with wind turbines for offshore. Integration of FPV with CAES, battery storage, hydrogen storage, and mixed storage.
The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) is one of the TCP’s within the IEA and was established in 1993. The mission of the programme is to “enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems.”
Countries like Singapore and South Korea which have a scarcity of land are implying this technology to fulfil their electricity demand. This can also help in achieving affordable and clean energy and climate action targets for the United Nations. 2.1. Advantages of floating photovoltaic
There are gaps in the research on the integration of FPV with battery energy storage systems (BESs), even though both technologies have been accepted by researchers as well as the industry. BESs, especially, have been one of the most widely accepted forms of energy storage.
Floating photovoltaic (Flotavoltaics/FPV) A FPV system is a recent technology that amends the existing issues associated with ground-based photovoltaic to some extent by installing a photovoltaic array on the water bodies instead of rooftops or ground .