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Table 10

TOWS matrix of FSPV for land and ocean.

Factor Land-based FSPV Ocean-based FSPV
Strengths (S)

  • Reduced land-use footprint,

  • Potentially higher energy yield,

  • Reduced water evaporation, Modular design potential,

  • Technological advancements.

  • Vast,

  • Underutilized space, potentially higher energy yield,

  • Reduced land-use conflicts,

  • Co-location potential,

  • Technological advancements.
Weaknesses(W)

  • Limited scalability,

  • Potential algorithmic blooms.

  • Complex construction,

  • Limited maintenance access,

  • Uncertain environmental impact,

  • Emerging regulatory landscape.
Opportunities (O)

  • Increasing demand for clean energy,

  • Government incentives,

  • Advancements in solar panel,

  • Technology, Multi-use compatibility.

  • Increasing demand for clean energy,

  • Government incentives, advancements in solar panel technology,

  • Co-location potential
Threats (T)

  • High initial investment costs,

  • Stringent environmental regulations,

  • Limited research on long-term impact,

  • Potential algorithmic blooms.

  • High initial investment costs,

  • Stringent environmental regulations,

  • Limited research on long-term impact,

  • Conflicts with existing uses.

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