A Review of Thermal Behavior of Floating Photovoltaic Under Tropical Climates

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Floating Photovoltaics, Tropical Climate, Thermal Performance, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Degradation

Abstract

This article presents a bibliometric review of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems in tropical climates, focusing on the thermal behavior. The influence of specific weather conditions of tropical regions on the efficiency and performance of FPV systems is analyzed, such as ambient and water temperature. The study identifies important gaps in the literature, such as the need for predictive models that account for tropical climate variables and the lack of longitudinal studies that address the effects of thermal degradation over time. The review suggests directions for future research, including exploring strategies to optimise PV performance in tropical climates, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and system durability.

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Antonio Wellington Dantas da Costa, Universidade Federal do Ceará

Antonio da Costa holds a degree in Physics from the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Acarape, Brazil (2023), a post-graduate degree in Renewable Energies from the Technology Centre Institute, Fortaleza, Brazil (2024), a post-graduate degree in Information Security from the Leonardo da Vinci University Centre, Fortaleza, Brazil (2024) and training in Embedded Systems from the Federal Institute of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil (2025). He is currently studying for a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil, in the field of Solar Energy (Thermal and Photovoltaic).

Leticia Santos, Federal University of Ceará

Leticia Santos is PhD candidate in Electrical Eng. at UFC, focusing on PV modeling. MSc in Mechanical Eng. (2021) on machine learning applications in solar energy, holds a postgraduate specialization in Electronic & Electromechanical Eng., and an MBA in Industry 4.0. Graduated in Physics at UFC (2017).

Paulo Carvalho, Universidade Federal de Ceará

Paulo Carvalho is graduated in Eletrical Engineering at UFC, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil (1989); MSc. in Eletrical Engineering at UFPB, Campina Grande, PB, Brazil (1992); Ph.D. in Eletrical Engineering at University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany (1997). Currently, he is full professor at Electrical Engineering Department at UFC and receives a CNPq research productivity grant.

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2025-10-01

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Dantas da Costa, A. W., Santos, L. O., & de Carvalho, P. C. M. (2025). A Review of Thermal Behavior of Floating Photovoltaic Under Tropical Climates. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 23(11), 1050–1059. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/9624

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Vol. 23 No. 11 (2025): Ordinary Issue

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Electric Energy