Solar Energy in Maritime Transport
These solar installations harness the abundant sunlight available at sea, converting it into electrical energy to power ship
When implementing solar energy as an alternative fuel on marine vessels, technical challenges were identified, such as effective panel placement and performance under adverse weather conditions. The economic viability of solar integration on large cargo vessels remains a subject of debate [30, 31].
As one of the oldest forms of transport, maritime has long been reliant on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. However, the tide is turning, with solar energy emerging as a promising alternative to traditional fuel sources in maritime transport.
The application of energy storage batteries and solar photovoltaic (SPV) in a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for big oil tanker ships was the main focus of the study of Dawoud . Using HOMER software, the HRES design was intended to be optimized.
However, optimizing solar PV systems for maritime applications is challenging due to harsh and irregular climate conditions, as well as the unique energy requirements of different marine applications. This section addresses these optimization challenges.
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