Investor Presentation
FPV Research Areas
Analysis
How does FPV impact power
system operations, and what
benefits does it provide?
What are the costs and
benefits of co-locating
FPV with hydropower?
What tools can be
developed for FPV
analysis, or how can
existing tools be used?
Implementation
• Identify FPV investment
opportunities and technical
potential in a given area.
Conduct a techno-economic
assessment of potential
projects using NREL's
established methodology.
• Identify unique regulatory
and policy issues that need to
be addressed for deployment.
Monitoring and
Evaluation
• Monitor existing
systems to document
system output
performance benefits.
• Validate and quantify the
environmental benefits
of FPV related to reduced
water evaporation and
reduced algal growth.
Technology
Research
⚫ Research and
development of
built-for-purpose
PV and supporting
systems for FPV
• Explore FPV system
designs that reduce
equipment weathering
and erosion.
Source: Gadzanku (2022)
Activities completed or underway at NREL
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