Scaling Floating Solar Panel Systems in the Western United States for Water-Energy Sustainability
米国西部における水・エネルギー持続可能性のための浮体式太陽光発電システムの拡大 (AI 翻訳)
Zhang Y
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
本論文は、米国西部の12,057の水域を対象に、浮体式太陽光発電（FPV）の拡大を阻む環境・技術・規制上の障壁を多基準評価により分析した。分析階層プロセスを用いて、物理的制約と州レベルの許認可の複雑性や所有形態などのガバナンス要因を統合し、太陽光ポテンシャルと同等の影響を持つことを示した。また、急速な地域展開を促進する可能性のある「トップ30」の貯水池を特定し、政策主導の展開のロードマップを提供する。
English
This paper analyzes barriers to scaling floating photovoltaics (FPV) in the Western US using a multi-criteria evaluation of 12,057 water bodies. An Analytic Hierarchy Process integrates physical constraints with governance factors like permitting complexity and ownership, finding them as decisive as solar potential. It identifies a 'Top 30' set of reservoirs to catalyze regional deployment, offering a policy-driven roadmap.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本でもため池やダムでの浮体式太陽光発電の導入が進んでおり、本論文で示された規制環境や所有形態の分析手法は、国内のFPV拡大政策を検討する際の参考となる。特に、地域ごとの許認可の複雑性を評価した点は、日本における水域利用の調整に示唆を与える。
In the global GX context
This paper advances global understanding of FPV scalability by integrating regulatory and ownership factors into technical feasibility assessments, providing a replicable framework for other regions. Its emphasis on governance barriers complements existing literature focused on technology, offering policymakers a blueprint for overcoming deployment bottlenecks.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Researchers can adopt the AHP-based multi-criteria evaluation framework for FPV site assessment in other geographies.
🏢実務担当者:Corporate sustainability teams exploring FPV can use the 'Top 30' reservoirs and regulatory insights for project planning.
🏛政策担当者:Policymakers can understand the critical role of state-level permitting and ownership structures in scaling FPV.
📄 Abstract（原文）
<title>Abstract</title> <p>The dual crises of water scarcity and decarbonization necessitate innovative energy solutions that transcend land-use conflicts. Floating photovoltaics (FPV) offer a synergistic alternative to ground-based solar by enhancing energy conversion efficiency while mitigating evaporative losses and ecological stressors like harmful algal blooms. However, despite the Western United States' high solar irradiance and extensive hydropower infrastructure, deployment remains hindered by a complex intersection of environmental, technical, and regulatory barriers. Here, we present a comprehensive multi-criteria evaluation of 12,057 water bodies, utilizing an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to decode the drivers of FPV scalability. Our framework integrates physical constraints—such as wind and ice loading—with critical governance factors, including state-level permitting complexity and ownership structures. We find that state regulatory environments and ownership types are as decisive for site viability as solar potential. Furthermore, we identify a 'Top 30' subset of reservoirs that could catalyze rapid regional scaling, offering a roadmap for policy-driven deployment. By bridging the gap between technical feasibility and regulatory reality, we provide a blueprint for integrating FPV into resilient, water-conscious energy portfolios globally.</p>
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- Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9444250/v1first seen 2026-05-14 21:18:27
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