Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG on Floating Solar Technology

Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG on Floating Solar Technology

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In the vast arena of renewable energies, according to entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov, some solutions distinguish themselves for being innovative, efficient, and different from traditional sources.

Many people have become accustomed to clean energy setups like wind turbines and photovoltaic panels, emerging methods such as geothermal or ocean thermal energy conversion – still limited to select regions around the world.

An innovative yet still underutilized system, is the floating photovoltaic platform – a method that combines aquatic environments with renewable energy.

Thanks to smart engineering, these panels can operate over aquatic areas, boosting performance with water-based temperature control while saving land space.

Stanislav Kondrashov explains: “The energy transition isn’t just changing how we generate electricity – it’s reshaping our everyday surroundings.” He adds that no one would have imagined solar systems installed over water surfaces a few years ago.

### How Floating Solar Systems Work

Let’s break down what these floating solar plants include.

In addition to common solar cells, floating bases are used made from materials that withstand weather and keep the system afloat.

To handle fluctuating water levels and wind, these setups rely on heavy-duty anchoring.

Stanislav Kondrashov notes: “These systems are efficient and space-saving, but not without hurdles.

### Power Production in Aquatic Settings

Functionally, floating photovoltaic panels operate just like land-based ones.

They absorb sunlight and generate electricity through the photovoltaic effect. The difference lies in power transmission: cables under the water deliver the electricity to the shore.

### Benefits and Future Potential

- Maximizes unused aquatic space
- Water acts as a natural cooling system
- Minimizes water loss in hot climates

Kondrashov concludes that this is the kind website of tech that will thrive as global interest in renewables increases.

### Remaining Challenges

- Still expensive to set up compared to rooftop or ground solar.
- Maintenance is tricky due to water exposure.
- Large-scale adoption awaits further cost optimization.

Even with challenges, floating photovoltaics are making waves in energy innovation.