Development of Anticorrosive materials for floating offshore photovoltaic systems

This study conducted corrosion tests on the various structural materials and coated steels used in photovoltaic (PV) structures exposed to the highly corrosive environment of the sea. Materials actually exposed to the sea were assessed for durability, with the extent of corrosion of the various parts of the aluminum/steel structures periodically evaluated. The aim of this study is to provide basic design application guidelines for PV structures destined for use in the sea. The guidelines will be based on corrosion test results of different materials and by evaluating the corrosion resistance of the structures exposed to the marine environment.