Dr. Ibrahim Guneş, visiting scholar in the REAPERlab from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, presented his paper entitled “Comparison of Performance for Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) and Ground-Mounted PV Systems” at the 10th IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC) held on February 8-10, 2026 in College Station, Tx USA.
The study presents a comparative evaluation of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems and conventional ground-mounted PV installations. The research systematically analyzes key performance metrics including energy yield, module operating temperature, conversion efficiency, performance ratio, and site utilization characteristics under comparable environmental conditions. The results demonstrate that FPV systems exhibit measurable thermal advantages due to the natural cooling effect of water bodies, leading to improved module efficiency and enhanced energy output in specific operating regimes. In addition to performance analysis, the study addresses practical considerations such as installation constraints, environmental interactions, maintenance requirements, and long-term operational reliability. This contribution advances the technical understanding of alternative photovoltaic deployment strategies and supports informed decision-making for sustainable and optimized solar energy integration.
