Summary

A computational fluid dynamics study of a proposed floating PV installation at the Occhito Dam reservoir in southern Italy has found that spacing module rows approximately 0.5 meters apart delivers the best cooling performance in a three-row configuration. The researchers found that the intermediate spacing outperformed both narrower and wider arrangements, highlighting the importance of airflow management in floating PV system design. At a wind speed of 3.5 m/s, the optimal configuration achieved an average module temperature of 27.16 C, compared with 31.07 C for the most compact arrangement.

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