Pr. Giuseppe Marco Tina

Abstract: Floating photovoltaic systems are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional ground-based solar power plants. While ground-based PV has been a cornerstone of renewable energy generation, floating PV offers several advantages, including reduced land use requirements, improved energy yield due to cooler water temperatures, and potential benefits for water bodies.
Our research at the Enel innovation hub & lab in Passo Martino (Catania, Italy) has focused on understanding the unique characteristics and performance of floating PV systems. By comparing floating PV to traditional ground-based PV, we have identified key areas where floating systems can excel. For example, floating PV can be particularly advantageous in regions with limited land availability or where water bodies can be repurposed for energy production.
This presentation will delve into the latest advancements in floating PV technology, highlighting its potential to contribute significantly to a sustainable energy future. We will discuss the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of floating PV systems, providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and industry professionals.
Biograhy: Giuseppe Marco Tina earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Catania, Italy, in 1988 and 1992, respectively. After honing his expertise at Agip Refineries and ST Microelectronics, Catania, as an Electrical Engineer from 1993 to 1997, he joined the Department of Electrical, Electronics, and Informatics Engineering at the University of Catania. He now serves as a full Professor, leading the Power System Research group and Laboratory. His cutting-edge research focuses on the transformative impact of renewable generation systems on power grids, with a particular emphasis on the advanced numerical and experimental analysis of floating, agrivoltaic, and PV/T systems. In 2023 as a coauthor of the paper “Techno-economic potential and perspectives of floating photovoltaics in Europe”, he has been awarded by Solar Energy Journal Best Paper Award 2023, in the Solar Systems Integration category by Solar Energy Society (ISES). Author of 300 scientific papers: International journals (130), conference proceedings (153) and chapter of books (15), mainly on analysis and modelling of Wind and Photovoltaic generation systems, DGSs (Dispersed Generation Systems), Energy and Ancillary Services Markets, Stationary applications of Hydrogen Technology, photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems, monitoring and diagnostic of photovoltaic systems. Co-Author of the book « Submerged and Floating Photovoltaic Systems: Modelling, Design and Case Studies », Academic Press, 2017. Co-editor of the book “Floating PV Plants”, Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, 2020.