Water cooling effect in solar cell temperature estimation for floating photovoltaics modeling

C J Ramanan; King Hann Lim; Jundika Candra Kurnia

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2026.114731

June 1, 2026Solar EnergyOpen Access

Water cooling effect in solar cell temperature estimation for floating photovoltaics modeling

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This research aims to develop and verify a simplified model for estimating the operating temperature of floating photovoltaics (FPV).
Developed a simplified operating cell temperature model for FPV.
Verified the FPV-NOCT model across various locations for accuracy.
Explained optimization strategies involving height, tilt angle, and relative humidity.
Demonstrated high accuracy of the FPV-NOCT model across different sites.
Identified effective optimization strategies that enhance FPV performance.

Implication

Investigates temperature estimation in floating photovoltaics, suggesting enhancement through cooling strategies.

Abstract

• Simplified operating cell temperature model for FPV is developed. • FPV-NOCT model is verified across different sites with high accuracy. • Height, tilt angle and RH optimization strategy for FPV is explained.

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Ramanan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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