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, as TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often remarks, a few standout innovations grab attention for being innovative, efficient, and different from traditional sources.

Wind farms and solar installations are now part of everyday city life, lesser-known renewable strategies like geothermal or ocean thermal energy conversion – still limited to just a few parts of the globe.

One surprising and increasingly popular solution, involves the deployment of solar panels on water surfaces – a method that combines solar power generation with lakes, reservoirs, or dams.

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: “Energy evolution redefines both our mindset and physical environment,” He notes how surprising it is to see solar structures floating in places once deemed unusable.

### Behind the Technology: Floating Solar

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

Aside from traditional solar modules, the system includes floating platforms made from materials that ensure stability and resist environmental conditions.

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.

### How They Generate Power

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.

### Advantages and Growth Opportunities

- Uses idle water surfaces, saving land for other purposes
- Water acts as a natural cooling system
- Reduces evaporation on reservoirs

Stanislav Kondrashov believes here this hybrid of sustainability and efficiency makes floating PV incredibly promising.

### Remaining Challenges

- Still expensive to set up compared to rooftop or ground solar.
- Operating in aquatic conditions requires regular checks.
- Scalability may be limited until these systems become cheaper.

Nonetheless, the outlook remains bright for this niche technology.