Dimensionamiento y simulación de la operación de sistemas híbridos fotovoltaico-hidroeléctrico: estudio del sistema hibrido fotovoltaico flotante e hidroeléctrico en las cuencas hídricas del país.

Abstract

In this work, a new way of harnessing photovoltaic solar energy is presented, but this time applied to the reservoirs of hydroelectric power plants in the country. The use of floating systems on the water is proposed as a way to prevent water losses in these bodies, in order to optimize the available water resources in Ecuador. The aim of this work is to estimate the evaporation on both free and covered surfaces and subsequently determine the reduction in losses that this innovative system can help to bring about on the aforementioned bodies of water. To do this, a model based on solar radiation must be used, which is a basis for studying the phenomenon of evaporation, called the modified Penman model, Once the values of evaporation and therefore the respective reduction in water are obtained, the saved volume can be estimated, which will help to measure the impact that this floating system generates.