Team #10 presented on their floating solar PV project. Their presentation included an introduction on increasing power demands and the need for renewable energy sources. Their needs statement addressed utilizing existing water bodies for floating solar PV systems to reduce land costs and increase power generation efficiency. Their project description explained how floating solar PV works by installing photovoltaic panels on water surfaces rather than occupying precious land. Key benefits included lower installation costs since land acquisition is not needed, and higher efficiencies since water cools the solar panels.

1. Title
Team # 10
Roll No. Name of the Student
22881A04KO V SAI PRAMOD
22881A04HO P SIDDARTH REDDY
22881A04J8 RAM MURTHY
22881A04J2 SAMAIKAYA
22881A04G4 MEDHA
Mentor-ASHWINI MAM
SOCIAL INNOVATION (A8021)
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2. Under the EPICS
Department of FRESHMAN ENGINEERING
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Outline of the Presentation
 Introduction
 Needs Statement
 Objectives of the Project
 Block Diagram / Chart
 Project Description
 Features, Advantages & Applications
 Comparsion
Conclusions

3. Introduction
➢Everincreasing powerdemand &
depletion of fuels.
➢Leads to shiftour focus to
renewable energysources.
➢Wind & hydroRE sourcesarearea
specific.
➢PV can be installedayany
place. Floating solarPV results
is decrease in cost.
➢Major issue of solar PV is
requirementof land.

4. NEEDS STATEMENT :
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• They can achieve higher efficiencies than PV panels on land
because water cools the panels. The panels can have a special
coating to prevent rust or corrosion.
• Floating solar farms have been found to be more efficient than
traditional systems in term of energetic rentability. They can
generate under specific conditions over 5% of additional electricity
compared to a ground mounted or roof mounted system
• Floating solar can be up to 15% more efficient than terrestrial
solar, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute,
due to the cooling effect of the water. Solar panels, like other
electrical equipment, operate more efficiently when kept cold

5. Description
It is a device which converts light
into electric current using the
photoelectric effect.
There are large water bodies
available in various parts of the
country which can reduce
the savings for the cost of land
and can reduce theexpenditure
for power generation
expenses.
So the floating solar PV systems
can become a very logical
alternative for harnessing solar
energy by utilizing existing water
bodies and help to increase the
economic viability of solar projects
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6. Project Description
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➢It is a new concept for power generation by Solar photovoltaic
system
➢Floating solar power is a innovative concept in energy technology to
meet the needs of our time
➢This technology replaces the installation of photovoltaic power
plants over precious land.

7. Features, Advantages and Applications
● Economical and technical benefits:
●No land acquisition required for floating PV projects
● Protects ecologically sensitive areas
● Drastically reduced installation time and associated costs due to very
limited site preparation needs
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8. ● Water for cleaning the panels (& hence enhancing efficiency) is
readily available.
Any Questions…
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9. THANK YOU…
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