18.4.6. Use of Shade Covers and Floating PV Panels

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are shade covers used for?

   Hint

   Think about their role in protecting water from sun exposure.

2. 2.

   Give one benefit of floating PV panels.

   Hint

   Remember: dual purpose is key!

3. 3.

   What dual benefit do floating PV panels provide?

   • Reduce evaporation and generate electricity
   • Only reduce evaporation
   • Only generate electricity

   Hint

   Think about their functionalities.

4. 4.

   True or False: Shade covers can help control algal growth.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the effect of sunlight on algae.

5. 5.

   Consider a reservoir that is losing significant water due to evaporation during the dry season. If floating PV panels can reduce evaporation by 30%, and the previous annual evaporation was 2m, how much water (in meters) will the reservoir lose after installation?

   Hint

   Calculate the remaining evaporation from the original amount.

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential economic impact of implementing shade covers and floating PV panels in a large urban reservoir. What factors need to be considered?

   Hint

   Analyze both short-term and long-term benefits.