Sentinel-2-Derived Water Surface Mapping and Bathymetric Analysis of Reservoirs for Floating PV Deployment: A Case Study of the Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Floating photovoltaics (FPV) offer a sustainable approach to renewable energy production while enhancing water resource management by reducing land use, improving module efficiency through natural cooling, and limiting water evaporation. However, large-scale deployment requires careful site selection, operational feasi...