DUM 636E - Marine and Other Floating Solar Energy Systems

Course Objectives

1. To teach Solar Radiation and angle calculations,
2. To introduce solar energy systems in the context of environmental necessity,
3. To teach the operating and design conditions required for floating structures,
4. To teach the rules and requirements in maritime,
5. Introducing smart solar systems.

Course Description

Renewable energy technologies; Marine contracts and strategies for green marine structures; Solar radiation
and angle calculations; Solar modules; Floating structures and platforms; Test standards for floating
photovoltaic modules; Managing environmental impacts specific to floating solar photovoltaic systems;
Inverters; Cable management; Operations of floating structures, risk assessment and hazard control,
emergencies; Checklists for facility design, Smart/ digital solar energy systems.