The main objective of the floating photovoltaic cover (FPCS) is to
improve the watereenergy balance in irrigation reservoirs, as seen
in Fig. 1. The surface is covered by a set of floating plastic modules
that intercept solar radiation to generate power and are joined
together by articulated couplings [20,25]. It can also be seen that
the basic needs of the system are based on ensuring its structural
integrity in accordance with the reservoir’s characteristics while
producing the maximum possible amount of electricity.
In order to meet the plant’s solar and power requirements, the
following factors were considered: