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The aim is to evaluate the potential of combining floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems with hydropower plants to enhance energy production and resilience in Brazil.

March 21, 2026Energy NexusOpen Access

Evaluating Solar Potential and Hydro-Photovoltaic Hybrid System Prospects in a Brazilian Hydropower Reservoir

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VCVinícius S.O. CarvalhoUniversidade Federal de Itajubá AAArcilan T. AssireuUniversidade Federal de Itajubá FMFernando Ramos MartinsUniversidade Federal de São Paulo

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This analysis demonstrates hybrid hydro-floating photovoltaic system advantages in energy output and ecological preservation.

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The aim is to evaluate the potential of combining floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems with hydropower plants to enhance energy production and resilience in Brazil.
Applied a hybrid model combining hydro and FPV systems
Used GIS-based geospatial data to assess PV potential on and off-reservoir
Evaluated economic feasibility using Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
44.3% of the total reservoir area is found suitable for PV deployment
FPV system shows an installed capacity equivalent to the Furnas HPP
FPV has a higher capacity factor (17.7%) compared to land-based PV (16.5%)

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Carvalho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35836e48c4981c673c53 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2026.100696

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