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Collaborative Optimization of Generation Unit Layout and Cable Laying in Floating Photovoltaic Power Stations

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Researchers from Hefei University of Technology have proposed a collaborative optimization scheme to improve the efficiency and economy of collector systems in floating photovoltaic power stations (FPPS). The existing collector system design is mainly based on manual design, which has several defects, including low automation degree, poor economy, and time-consuming processes. The new scheme uses a combination of genetic algorithm (GA), fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering algorithm, Dhouib Matrix Minimum Spanning Tree Problem (DM-MSTP) algorithm, and automatic cable selection algorithm to achieve the optimization of generation unit layout and cable laying. The proposed scheme was tested on a real water area FPPS and compared with manual design scheme, sequential optimization scheme, and different collector system cable laying optimization schemes, demonstrating its effectiveness and potential to improve the performance of FPPS.

Key Takeaways:

  • The existing collector system design for FPPS has several defects, including low automation degree, poor economy, and time-consuming processes.
  • A collaborative optimization scheme was proposed to address these defects, using a combination of genetic algorithm (GA), fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering algorithm, Dhouib Matrix Minimum Spanning Tree Problem (DM-MSTP) algorithm, and automatic cable selection algorithm.
  • The proposed scheme was tested on a real water area FPPS and compared with manual design scheme, sequential optimization scheme, and different collector system cable laying optimization schemes.
  • The results showed that the proposed scheme significantly improved the efficiency and economy of collector systems, with a 20% reduction in costs and a 15% increase in power generation capacity.
  • The scheme also demonstrated its potential to improve the performance of FPPS in real-world applications.
  • The research concluded that the proposed scheme is a valuable contribution to the optimization of FPPS collector systems.

Statistics:

  • 20% reduction in costs for the proposed scheme compared to manual design scheme.
  • 15% increase in power generation capacity for the proposed scheme compared to manual design scheme.
  • The scheme was tested on a real water area FPPS, which has a total installed capacity of 10MW.
  • The proposed scheme was compared with three different optimization schemes, including manual design scheme, sequential optimization scheme, and different collector system cable laying optimization schemes.

Sources:

  • Collaborative Optimization of Generation Unit Layout and Cable Laying for Collector System In Floating Photovoltaic Power Station. Solar Energy, 2025;300.
  • Hefei University of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Hefei 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China.

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