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Dr. Irfan Ali
Email: irfan.faculty@aror.edu.pk
Affiliation: Department of Artificial Intelligence, Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
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Research Interests: artificial intelligence, machine & deep learning, computer vision, neural networks, power systems, fault diagnosis, power quality
Dr. Mohsin Ali Koondhar
Email: engr.mohsinkoondhar@quest.edu.pk
Affiliation: Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan
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Research Interests: power system, AC and DC motor, programmable logic controller, renewable energy, distributed generation
Dr. Khalid Hussain
Email: khalid.faculty@aror.edu.pk
Affiliation: Department of Artificial Intelligence, Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
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Research Interests: network security, optical engineering, reinforcement learning. computer networks
Summary
The increasing global demand for clean energy, coupled with growing concerns regarding land scarcity, water security, and climate change, has accelerated interest in innovative renewable energy solutions. Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) systems have emerged as a promising technology that utilizes the surfaces of reservoirs, lakes, dams, irrigation canals, and other water bodies for electricity generation. Compared with conventional ground-mounted solar plants, FSPV systems offer advantages such as reduced land-use conflicts, improved photovoltaic efficiency due to water-induced cooling effects, decreased water evaporation, and opportunities for integrated water–energy management. As countries pursue carbon neutrality and sustainable development goals, FSPV deployment is expanding rapidly worldwide. However, significant challenges remain regarding optimal site selection, system performance under varying environmental conditions, ecological impacts, economic feasibility, and long-term sustainability. Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary research that integrates engineering, environmental science, economics, policy, and resource management.
Aim and Scope of the Special Issue
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to present the latest scientific advances and technological developments in floating solar photovoltaic systems. The issue seeks high-quality contributions addressing technical, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of FSPV deployment, with particular emphasis on sustainable water–energy systems. It will cover both theoretical and applied research, including innovative methodologies, field studies, simulation models, optimization techniques, and real-world case studies that contribute to the advancement of floating solar technologies and their integration into future sustainable energy infrastructures.
Suggested Themes
· Site suitability assessment and spatial planning for FSPV deployment
· GIS, remote sensing, and multi-criteria decision-making approaches
· Artificial intelligence and machine learning for site selection and performance prediction
· Performance analysis and energy yield assessment of FSPV systems
· Thermal behavior and cooling effects in floating solar installations
· Environmental and ecological impacts on aquatic ecosystems
· Water conservation and evaporation reduction benefits
· Techno-economic assessment and lifecycle cost analysis
· Carbon emission mitigation and sustainability evaluation
· Hybrid floating renewable energy systems
· Grid integration, energy storage, and smart energy management
· Design optimization and innovative floating platform technologies
· Reliability, durability, and maintenance of FSPV systems
· Climate resilience and adaptation strategies
· Policy, regulatory frameworks, and market development
· Large-scale deployment experiences and international case studies
· Floating solar applications in reservoirs, hydropower dams, and irrigation systems
· Future trends, challenges, and prospects for sustainable water–energy infrastructures
Keywords
floating solar photovoltaics (FSPV), sustainable water–energy systems, site selection, performance assessment, renewable energy, environmental impacts, geographic information systems (GIS), water conservation, techno-economic analysis, energy sustainability.
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