Discover Solar Floating Pontoons Made with HDPE Resin
Jun Mon 2023
Climate change is one of the major challenges for the future of mankind. It has been perceived all around the globe and increased the need for creating and implementing more clean energy solutions. It is necessary for people to develop and produce a clean energy solution without negative environmental impacts which is the holy grail for all energy producers.
Eco-conscious energy production partner, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited have been able to help tackle the global clean energy conundrum by coming up with an eco-friendly solar floating pontoon solution. Our innovative solution combines reusable products with clean energy production to help lower costs and propel sustainable energy development. The use of solar energy has become popular in recent years, which is part of the inspiration for the ingenious invention of solar floating pontoons.
Floating Pontoons with Solar Panels: An Eco-Friendly Solution
Solar floating pontoons are an innovative and eco-friendly solution that combines the benefits of solar energy with the flexibility of water-based platforms. Combining solar panels with floating pontoons can harness the sun's free-of-charge energy in land-scarce areas. It is a human genius that can make the most of free energy.
Structure of the pontoon
Its robust and stable design makes the pontoon able to withstand extreme weather conditions. This allows it to support the heavy load of solar panels even in the harshest weather conditions.
Solar Cells
Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity. Placing these cells on water surfaces generates 3-5% higher energy compares to land-based counterparts, as the water keeps solar panels cooler, enhancing efficiency and increasing electricity production.
HDPE Plastic Pellets for Buoyancy
The use of HDPE resin for floating pontoons ensures that the pontoon is lightweight and has enough buoyancy to support the solar panels. HDPE is an excellent material which the key properties comprise of
- Eextra high molecular weight structure which balances between strength and processability
- High impact strength, tensile strength, and stiffness
- Excellent ESCR
- Natural color, easy to add more UV, additive and any masterbatch color
It can also be molded into various shapes easily that makes it ideal for a variety of products that spend a lot of time outside.
Resistance to UV Light and Corrosion
HDPE was also selected because of its incredible resistance to ultraviolet radiation and corrosion which is flexible to add more UV, additive and any color. This ensures that the pontoon remains functional for an extended period, reducing maintenance costs and increasing the system's overall efficiency.
Positive Impact on Electricity Production
Solar floating pontoons can increase electricity production without compromising valuable land and affecting our environment. This creates a more sustainable method of energy production that benefits both the environment and local communities.
Safe for Underwater Ecosystems
The use of HDPE resin in floating pontoons is environmentally friendly and does not pose a threat to underwater ecosystems. This ensures that the floating pontoon is an efficient and environmentally responsible energy solution.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Utilizing solar floating pontoons for energy production has many environmental and economic benefits as follows:
- The system can reduce water evaporation, conserve land resources, and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
- Eco-friendly energy solution.
- It is also easily scalable, making it a viable commercial way to provide energy in areas without electricity.
- Combining solar energy production with other clean energy solutions like wind or hydroelectric power can increase your sustainable energy production efficiency.
Installation and Maintenance
The solar floating pontoons are designed to be easy to install and maintain. Their modular design allows easy assembly and disassembly which make the installation process straightforward and efficient. Thanks to the ruggedness of the HDPE resin used in the floating pontoons, they are low maintenance by design which reduce the need for constant upkeep as well as saving the time and resources.
Potential Applications for Solar Floating Pontoons
Floating solar development trend has been growing to create value on unused water surface in many areas covering dam, reservoir, industrial estate, manufacturing plants. Many businesses are moving floating solar energy as an energy mix to relieve energy cost during energy price volatility and to pursue Net Zero goal by 2030. This innovative energy solution is suitable for many applications:
Power Generation in Remote Areas
The solar floating pontoon can be used in areas with land scarcity that are close enough to a body of water. These pontoons can bring electricity and development to remote communities, improving their living conditions.
Water Treatment Plants
Floating solar panels can power water treatment plants to create a clean and sustainable end-to-end solution.
Agriculture and Aquaculture
Solar floating pontoons can power irrigation systems, water pumps, and other agricultural equipment in agriculture and aquaculture applications. In aquaculture, they can provide energy for aeration systems and water quality monitoring devices.
Disaster Relief Operations
In the wake of natural disasters, these pontoons can be set up quickly to provide emergency power for recovery, rescue operations, and affected communities.
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited continues to shift its focus to more clean energy solutions like the innovative solar floating pontoons. Look no further for a clean, sustainable, and scalable energy production solution. Using food-grade certified InnoPlus HDPE resins grade, HD7800B, HD8200B, and HD8225B, these solar floating pontoons provide a good balance between strength and machinability, multi-floating pontoon design support, and lightweight to meet project economics. The main features include excellent tensile strength, flexural modulus, environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), durability, and downgauging by design and material for cost reduction. Beyond that, the new innovative grade HD8225B especially contains additives to resist UV rays for 25 years. Therefore, it provides excellent resistance in outdoor use. Most importantly, it is environmentally friendly. It's worth investing in clean and sustainable energy today. All these are innovative products that PTTGC has intelligently invented to meet the needs of living in line with the changes in the near future.