Impact of floating solar on water quality : results of a case study

This study investigates the ecological effects of floating solar parks on water quality, with a focus on light reduction, temperature, and primary production. The research combines modelling and field monitoring to better understand these impacts. Two models were applied: The BIGEYE light model was used to simulate solar energy yield and light penetration into the water. The D3D water quality model was used to simulate changes in water temperature and primary production under different solar park scenarios. In addition, field measurements were conducted at a floating solar park in a sand extraction lake in Oudehaske (the Netherlands) to validate model results.