Can a thin film PV technology be used in Maldives?

The novelty of the study lies in the comparison of different type of PV technologies and its suitability assessment for the Maldives islands. Further, the potential assessment of the offshore renewable energy in Maldives along with the thin film technology provides a suitable insight for the future applications.

How much does a thin-film solar cell cost?

Keeping this issue in mind, manufacturers have been putting in efforts to reduce costs. The current cost of the thin-film solar cells ranges from $0.50 to $1.00/watt. Many manufacturers have set a target to bring down the cost under $0.70/watt of peak power.

Do offshore Floating photovoltaic systems perform well in Maldives islands?

In this context, this study presents the electrical performance of offshore floating photovoltaic systems in Maldives Islands. Offshore floating photovoltaic systems of 5 MW installed capacity using thin-film modules were considered for implementation on four offshore locations.

Can offshore photovoltaic technology be used in the Maltese Islands?

Proposing Offshore Photovoltaic (PV) technology to the energy mix of the Maltese Islands Dynamic carbon mitigation analysis: the role of thin-film photovoltaics Power generation efficiency and prospects of floating photovoltaic systems

What is a flexible thin-film PV module?

A flexible thin-film type PV module was used in the OFPV systems at all four selected nearshore locations. The module dimensions are 5486 mm by 394 mm with 128 W maximum power. Considering the wind and wave action in the marine environment, the OFPV systems were designed as a large single solar farm without individual floaters.

What is the albedo coefficient in the Maldives?

In the Maldives, the albedo coefficient varies from 0.3 to 0.9 over the year and the average value lies around 0.8 ± 0.05. Similar to the OFPV systems, the FPV and GM-PV systems models were also developed and analysed in order to compare the performance of these technologies.