Don’t throw caution to the wind

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has opened a formal investigation into the exact failure mode behind the destruction at the Yamakura Dam floating PV installation. In the end, the ministry seeks to draw up a plan to revamp not just the dam, but also the arrays that are still intact. This is a learning exercise that should be closely followed, as floating PV is enjoying growing popularity.

Issue 02-2020

After the outermost row had ripped off the wind-facing edge did not have any ballast anymore to counter uplift from wind. The modules and floaters began to curl-up with the result of an electrical fire.

Image: Solar Power Plant Business / Nikkei Business Publications

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