An Italian company is currently exploring the potential of using expanses of water to host solar power systems. Scienza Industria Tecnologia is developing the Floating Tracking Cooling Concentrator (FTCC) System; created for use on lakes and small basins. The FTCC system is made up of floating platforms with solar panels supported by a polyethylene tube structure. Systems can range in capacity from 20kW to 200kW. The panels are cooled by the surrounding water that is …
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