A1 Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä
PV to reduce evaporative losses in the channels of the São Francisco's River water transposition project
Tekijät: Stiubiener Uri, de Freitas Adriano Gomes, Heilala Janne, Fuser Igor
Kustantaja: Springer Nature
Julkaisuvuosi: 2024
Journal: Scientific Reports
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: Scientific reports
Lehden akronyymi: Sci Rep
Artikkelin numero: 6741
Vuosikerta: 14
ISSN: 2045-2322
eISSN: 2045-2322
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56952-z
Verkko-osoite: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56952-z
Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/387391773
Open water transposition channels in hot and arid regions, like those in the São Francisco River Integration Project (PISF) in Brazil, suffer significant water losses through evaporation. This paper proposes covering these channels with photovoltaic (PV) panels to reduce evaporation while simultaneously generating clean energy. The research aims to quantify water savings and energy generation potential across all channel lengths and assess whether the generated solar power can substitute grid electricity for powering the transposition pumps during peak hours, thereby enhancing energy efficiency. This study analyzed the state-of-the-art of PV generation and calculated their solar potential. Identified the specific characteristics of PISF channels and watercourses considering the regional geography, meteorology, irradiation, and social peculiarities. And, finally, assessed the feasibility of covering the watercourses with solar panels. The results reveal that covering all current PISF channels with PV panels could save up to 25,000 cubic meters of water per day, significantly contributing to water security and improving the quality of life for the local population. Additionally, the project could generate 1200 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, meeting the energy demands of the transposition pumps during peak hours and promoting energy efficiency within the project. This research paves the way for utilizing PV technology to address water scarcity challenges and enhance the sustainability of water infrastructure projects in arid regions worldwide.
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