Abstract
The yachting industry aims to become more sustainable by incorporating sustainable energy resources such as solar energy on yachts. This research proposes a model to calculate yield the photovoltaic (PV) system integrated into the selected concept areas of a custom sailing yacht during different scenarios including location, time, and type of movement namely in harbour, at anchor or sailing. Shading is of large influence on the PV yield due to decrease in plane of array irradiance. As yacht is a non-stationary object and it will be on different locations from Mediterranean to Caribbean, during different times of the year, modelling shading is challenging. In this study therefore a model will be presented which provides insight in the potential of PV integration into the selected concept areas on the case study yacht considering the effect of shading caused by masts, booms and rigging of the yacht. The results show a large potential for PV integration into the yacht; however, the integration should be done in an aesthetically pleasing way, so as not to disturb the luxury exterior look of the yacht.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | EU PVSEC 2023 |
Pages | 020435-001 - 020435-004 |
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Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Event | 40th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, EU PVSEC 2023 - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 18 Sept 2023 → 22 Sept 2023 Conference number: 40 |
Conference
Conference | 40th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, EU PVSEC 2023 |
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Abbreviated title | EU PVSEC 2023 |
Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Lisbon |
Period | 18/09/23 → 22/09/23 |
Keywords
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