George Xydis

Evaporation reduction from floating photovoltaics: the hydropower-solar nexus

Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems are becoming increasingly popular due to many advantages in comparison to conventional PV systems. Combining FPV systems with existing hydro power plants is relatively new, with few global sites, though many studies have explored it across diff...

Wind energy in Australia: challenges and opportunities on the path to decarbonisation

Despite its status as an advanced economy, Australia grapples with a paradox: an economic reliance on fossil fuel and raw material exports that impedes its commitment to curtailing global climate change. This paper underscores the potential of Australia’s wind resources, comparab...