Performance and Degradation of Semi-Flexible Modules in Nautical Applications: a Case Study of the Arariboia Team's Catamaran

Moreira, Moysés, Alves, Lucas, Dias, Daniel Henrique Nogueira, Bitencourt, Alexandre de Arruda, Alvim, Amanda Anaice, Figueiredo, Gilberto, Toledo, Gabriel

ISES Solar World Congress 2025 · Fortaleza, Brazil · 2025-11-03
Published by International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
DOI: 10.18086/swc.2025.03.50

Abstract

This study examines advancements in photovoltaic (PV) systems through the Desafio Solar Brasil competition, focusing on the solar-powered catamaran of the Arariboia Team. The research highlights the commissioning of photovoltaic modules damaged throughout the entire logistics process, including transport and use. A rigorous methodology involving electroluminescence testing, I-V curve analysis, and cross-validation ensured data reliability. The results demonstrated the validation of the proposed method and a subsequent comparison of the preand post-competition performance, confirming the robustness of the testing protocols under controlled conditions. The findings contribute to optimizing photovoltaic applications in sustainable mobility.

Keywords

Photovoltaic Efficiency, Solar-Powered Mobility, I-V Curve Analysis, Sustainable Energy Transition

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