The present disclosure relates to floating base/platforms, and more particularly relates to the floating beam for floating solar panel system.
BACKGROUND
Solar array is a collection of solar panels that are used to generate electricity. Such solar panels can be located on various locations such as rooftops. The rooftop mounted solar panels are often constrained by dimensions of a roof, which actually hinder in trapping solar energy.
In view of the above limitations, the solar panels, if mounted on ground may be considered as a better alternative. The ground-mounted solar panels are very easy to place as compared to that of rooftops, and cost for such installations would obviously be less. In addition, such ground-mounted solar panels can be tilted and faced in any direction to optimally trap solar energy. However, there are some limitations associated with the ground-mounted installations. Ground mounted solar installation may become highly cost effective due to high land acquisition rate despite of low cost of installation. Ground mounted solar installation may be time taking process as land clearance for such installations may take longer time. One of the prominent bad consequences of such ground mounted installation is damage to wildlife while installation. Moreover, in ground mounted solar array, layer of soil may get accumulated over the surface of solar panels, leading to decrease in their efficiency. Such limitations arise the need to shift to floating solar panels from the conventional ground mounted solar panels.
Another way to deploy solar panels include installing the array of solar panels on a water-body such that the solar panel floats on the surface of the water-body. Floating solar panels require technical capability to secure structural stability and durability thereof on the water body. Floating solar power generation provides eco-friendly structure causing minimum damage to environment. Solar power generation through floating panels maximize the power generation efficiency by 10%. There are various prior-arts that indicates about idea of floating solar panels. Floating base for such solar panels is fabricated by incorporating high density polyethylene (HDPE) or other plastics, thereby increasing the cost of the solar panel platform. HDPE so used for such floating bases are not environment friendly as they are not easily decomposable.
Since, due to wind energy there remains ocean currents, tides and various other ups and downs on the surface of the water-body that weakens the strength of the floating base. The disturbances on the surface of the water body distort the desired sun-facing angle for the solar panel. Such disturbances on the surface of the water body causes the floating bases to sway or pitch or yaw when installed on the surface of any water body. This decreases overall efficiency of the floating solar power grid.
Therefore, in light of foregoing discussion, there exists a need to provide floating solar panels that solves the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY
In view of foregoing, a floating beam is disclosed. The floating beam includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a number of lateral faces extending between the first end and the second end; a cavity extending within the body from the first end to the second end; a number of connectors casted on a surface of the first end, the second end, and the number of lateral faces; and a polymer material enclosed within the cavity.

In some embodiments, the floating beam further includes: an upper face such that a number of mounting brackets are casted on the upper face; and a lower face such that the lower face rests on a surface of a water body that enables the floating beam to float on the surface of the waterbody.

In some embodiments, the number of mounting brackets are configured to mount a super-structure on the upper face of the floating beam such that the super-structure is configured to generate electric power.

In some embodiments, the body is made up of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) material incorporated with glass fibre.

In some embodiments, the polymer material is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) material.

In an aspect, a floating platform is disclosed. The floating platform includes a number of floating units, wherein each floating unit of the number of floating units includes a number of floating beams, wherein one floating beam of the number of floating beams is configured to interconnect with another floating beam of the number of floating beams to construct the floating unit of the number of floating units; and a number of solar panels such that each solar panel of the number of solar panels are mounted on each floating unit of the number of floating units.

In some embodiments, each floating beam of the number of floating beams includes a body provided with a first end, a second end and a number of lateral faces extending between the first end and the second end.

In some embodiments each floating beam of the number of floating beams further includes a number of connectors casted on a surface of the first end, the second end and on the number of lateral faces such that the number of connectors are configured to interconnect one floating beam of the number of floating beams to another floating beam of the number of floating beams to construct the floating unit of the number of floating units.

In some embodiments, the floating platform further includes a number of solar panels such that each solar panel of the number of solar panels is configured to mount on each floating unit of the number of floating units.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention becomes apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
FIG. 1A illustrates a top view of a floating beam, according to an embodiment herein;
FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of a polymer material that is filled within a cavity of the floating beam of FIG. 1A, according to an embodiment herein;
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the floating beam, according to an embodiment herein;
FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrate a perspective view of different configurations of a floating platform, according to an embodiment herein; and
FIG. 4 illustrates a block-diagram of a floating power plant, according to an embodiment herein;
To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Various embodiment of the present invention provides a floating beam for floating solar panel system. The following description provides specific details of certain embodiments of the invention illustrated in the drawings to provide a thorough understanding of those embodiments. It should be recognized, however, that the present invention can be reflected in additional embodiments and the invention may be practiced without some of the details in the following description.
The various embodiments including the example embodiments are now described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the various embodiments of the invention are shown. The invention may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete, and fully conveys the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated for clarity.
It is understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers that may be present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Spatially relative terms, such as “top,” “bottom,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is to be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the structure in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures.
Embodiments described herein refer to plan views and/or cross-sectional views by way of ideal schematic views. Accordingly, the views may be modified depending on simplistic assembling or manufacturing technologies and/or tolerances. Therefore, example embodiments are not limited to those shown in the views but include modifications in configurations formed on basis of assembling process. Therefore, regions exemplified in the figures have schematic properties and shapes of regions shown in the figures exemplify specific shapes or regions of elements, and do not limit the various embodiments including the example embodiments.
The description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. Rather, the Applicant has contemplated that the claimed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different features or combinations of features similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other technologies. Generally, the various embodiments including the example embodiments relate to floating beam for floating solar panel system.
As mentioned there remains a need to provide a structurally robust and eco-friendly floating beam that is adapted to support a solar panel.
The term “longitudinal direction” as used herein the context of the present disclosure refers to the direction along the length of the floating beam.
The term “transversal direction” as used herein the context of the present disclosure refers to the direction along the width of the floating beam.
The symbol “W” as used herein the context of the present disclosure refers to the width of the floating beam.
FIG. 1A illustrates a top view of a floating beam (100). The floating beam (100) includes a body (102). The body (102) includes a first end (104), a second end (106), an upper face (108), a lower face (110) (as shown later in FIG. 2), a number of lateral faces (112A, 112B, 112C, and 112D) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the lateral faces 112” and individually referred to and designated as “the lateral face 112A”), and a cavity (115). The first end (104), the second end (106) and the lateral faces (112) includes a number of connectors (114A, 114B, 114n) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the connectors 114” and individually referred to and designated as “the connector 114A”) such that the connectors (114) may be casted on a surface of the first end (104), the second end (106) and the lateral faces (112). There may exist a number of floating beams (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the floating beams 100”) such that each floating beam of the floating beams (100) may be coupled to another floating beam through the connectors (114) of the floating beam (100). Like reference numerals have been used for the number of floating beams as is used for the single floating beam. Various components, if any, described for a single floating beam (100) may be valid for all the floating beams of the present disclosure.
The cavity (115) may extend within the body (102) from the first end (104) to the second end (106). The lower face (110) may be positioned on lower side of the body (102) such that the lower face (110) may be adapted to rest on a surface of a waterbody and the upper face (108) may be positioned on upper side of the body (102) that is the side opposite to the lower side of the floating beam (100). While the lower face (110) rests on the surface of the waterbody, the lower face (110) may be submerged below the surface of the waterbody. The cavity (115) may enclose a polymer material (118) as can be seen through the FIG. 1B such that the polymer material (118) may be filled within the cavity (115) from the first end (104) to the second end (106) of the body (102).
In some embodiments, the cavity (115) may extend up to some part of the length of the floating beam (100) such that the cavity (115) may terminate at a wall disposed within the floating beam (100). The polymer material (118), therefore: the polymer material (118) may be filled up to some part of the length of the floating beam (100) i.e., the length of the polymer material (118) may conform with the length of the cavity (115) within the floating beam (100).
In some embodiments, a partition wall may be disposed within the cavity (115) of the floating beam (100) such that the cavity (115) may be divided into two halves.
In some embodiments, the connector (114A) may include a threaded end that may project out from the surface of the first end (104), the second end (106) and the lateral faces (112) of the floating beam (100). The threaded end of the connector (114A) of one floating beam may be coupled to the threaded end of the connector (114A) casted on another floating beam by virtue of a coupler that may be shrouded over a joint of the threaded end of the connector (114A). In an example, the connector (114A) may be made up of steel.
In some embodiments, distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106) i.e., length of the floating beam (100) may lie within 2.0 meters (m) to 3 meters (m). The depth of the floating beam (100) may lie within 0.3 m to 0.7 m. The width of the floating beam (100) may lie within 0.3 m to 0.7 m.
In some embodiments, the width of the cavity (115) within the body (102) of the floating beam (100) may lie within (W – 0.020 m) to (W – 0.028 m).
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the floating beam (100). The upper face (108) of the body (102) includes a number of mounting brackets (202A, 202B, 202C, 202n) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the mounting brackets 202” and individually referred to and designated as “the mounting bracket 202A”) such that the mounting brackets (202) may be casted on the upper face (108) spaced apart to each other as can be clearly seen through the FIG. 2.
Each mounting bracket of the mounting brackets (202) may be configured to attach a super structure (not shown) on the upper face (108) of the body (102) such that the super structure may be configured to generate electricity or electric power.
In a preferred embodiment, the body (102) may be made up of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) that may be incorporated with glass fibre.
In some embodiments, the body (102) may be made up of glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) material.
In some embodiments, the glass-fibre reinforced concrete material is a self-compacting material that may be incorporated with a wire mesh, which may act as steel reinforcement.
In some embodiments, the polymer material (118) enclosed within the body (102) may be expanded polystyrene (EPS) material.
In some embodiments, the EPS material within the cavity (115) of each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) is treated with water-repellent chemicals before filling the EPS material within the cavity (115) of the floating beam (100). In some embodiments, the material of the super-structure is galvanised iron (G.I.).
In some exemplary embodiments, the super-structure mounted on the upper face (108) of the body (102) may be a solar panel.
In some embodiments, the connectors (114) and the mounting brackets (202) comprises the material consisting of galvanized iron (G.I.).
In some embodiments, composition used for fabrication of the floating beam (100) may include cement, sand, silica fume, glass fibre, water, super plasticizer, expanded polystyrene, and rebar. The quantity of the cement may lie within 160 kilograms (Kg) to 170 kilograms (Kg). The quantity of the sand may lie within 180 Kg to 190 Kg. The quantity of the silica fume may lie within 15 Kg to 20 Kg. The quantity of the glass fibre may lie within 1.5 Kg to 2 Kg. the quantity of the water may lie within 110 litres (L) to 115 L. The quantity of super plasticizer may lie within 1.5 litres (L) to 2.0 L. The volume of the EPS material may lie within 0.2 m3 to 0.5 m3. The quantity of the rebar may lie within 20 Kg to 28 Kg.
FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of different configurations of a floating platform (300, 302). The floating platform (300, 302) includes a number of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the floating units 301” and individually referred to and designated as “the floating unit 301A”). Each floating unit of the floating units (301) includes the floating beams (100) such that one floating beam of the floating beams (100) may be coupled to another floating beam through the connectors (114) of the floating beam (100) to construct the floating unit (301A). One floating unit of the floating units (301) may be coupled to another floating unit through the connectors (114) to construct the floating platform (300, 302). For example, one floating unit (301A) of the floating units (301) may be coupled to another floating unit (301B) in a linear manner i.e., in one dimension to construct the floating platform (300). Specifically, the floating beam (100) of one floating unit (301A) may be coupled to the floating beam (100) of another floating unit (301B) along the length i.e., in longitudinal direction of the floating beam (100) to construct the floating platform (300). In another example, one floating unit (301A) of the floating units (301) may be coupled to another floating unit (301B) in two dimensions to construct the floating platform (302). Specifically, the floating beam (100) of one floating unit (301A) may be coupled to the floating beam (100) of another floating unit (301B) along the length and width of the floating beam (100) i.e., in longitudinal and transversal direction of the floating beam (100) to construct the floating platform (302). There may exist a number of floating platforms that may be coupled to each other in various other known configurations of the connecting solid bodies that allow the floating platform to float on the surface of the waterbody. Such plurality of floating platforms may be referenced with like reference numerals as used herein for single floating platform of the present disclosure.
The floating platform (300, 302) may further include a number of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the solar panels 303” and individually referred to and designated as “the solar panel 303A).
The solar panel (303A) may be mounted on the upper face (108) of the floating beam (100) of the floating unit (301A) through the mounting brackets (202). The mounting arrangement of the solar panel (303A) on the floating beam (100) of the floating unit (301A) may be similar for all the solar panels (303) of the present disclosure. There may exist that each solar panel (303A) of the solar panels (303) may be mounted on each floating unit (301A) of the floating units (301) such that the solar panels (303) mounted on the floating units (301) may be together configured to generate electrical energy.
In some embodiments, the solar panels (302) may be configured to generate electric power/electricity by using heat energy of the sun. Various other modified solar panels and any number of solar panels may be deployed that may be adapted to generate electricity in known ways.
In operation, the floating platform (300, 302) may be configured to float on the surface of the waterbody by virtue of the floating units (301). The solar panels (303) may be configured to generate electricity upon receiving light/heat energy from the sun. The floating platform (300, 302) may be configured to generate electric power or electricity that may be further transmitted to a number of transmission lines.
In some embodiments, the floating platform (300, 302) may exhibit any kind of shape depending upon the power requirements to be generated from the solar panels (303). The shape of the floating platform (300, 302) may be customized/varied by iterating the arrangement of the floating units (301) in the floating platform (300, 302).
In some embodiments, each solar panel (303A) of the solar panels (303) may be coupled to a solar panel tracker (not shown) that is configured to adjust an angular orientation of a reflective surface of the solar panel (303A) towards the sun rays over a predetermined period of time. The solar panel tracker may be single axis or multi-axis solar panel tracker that may be configured to adjust the angular orientation of the solar panel in one axis or in multiple axis respectively. The solar panel tracker thus maintains the energy of solar radiation to always fall on the reflective surface of the solar panel (303A), and hence helps in maintaining the efficiency of the solar panel (303A) throughout the day. The solar panel tracker may include a solar sensor, an actuator, and a motor. The solar sensor may be coupled to the actuator and the actuator may be coupled to the motor. The motor of the solar panel tracker may be coupled to the solar panel (303A). The motor may be configured with a number of hydraulic arms such that the number of hydraulic arms may be coupled to a number of columns of the solar panel (303A). The solar sensor may be configured to monitor the solar radiation falling on the reflective surface of the solar panel (303A) such that the solar sensor may be configured to generate a signal based on the relative position of the solar radiation and the reflective surface of the solar panel (303A). As the apparent position of the sun changes during the day, the solar radiation that falls on the reflective surface of the solar panel changes. The signal generated by the solar sensor may then be transmitted to the actuator such that, upon receipt of the signal, the actuator may be configured to actuate the motor. The actuation of the motor results in adjusting the angle of tilt of the solar panel (303A) that adjusts the relative angular orientation of the reflective surface of the solar panel (303A) with respect to the solar radiation. The solar panel tracker may be configured to adjust the height of both long and short columns of the solar panel (303A) depending on the signal received generated by the solar sensor. The working of the solar panel tracker as described herein may be valid for all the solar panels (303) of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram of a floating power plant (400). The floating power plant (400) includes the floating platforms (300, 302), a central inverter (402), a transmission line (403), a transformer (404), a number of electrical cables (405A, 405B, 405C) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the electrical cables 405” and individually referred to and designated as “the electrical cable 405”), and a transmission unit (406). Each floating platform of the floating platforms (300, 302) further includes an energy storage box (405). The energy storage box (405) of each floating platform of the floating platforms (300, 302) may be coupled to the central inverter (402) through the electrical cable (405A). The central inverter (402) may be coupled to the transformer (404) through the electrical cable (405B). The transformer may be coupled to the transmission unit (406) through the electrical cable (405C). The energy storage box (405) may be configured to charge based on the electrical energy generated by the floating platforms (300, 302). The energy storage box (405) may be configured to deliver electrical energy to the central inverter (402). The central inverter (402) may be configured to convert direct current (DC) voltage of the electrical energy to the alternating current (AC) voltage of the electrical energy. The transformer (404) may be configured to transform the AC voltage by stepping-up or stepping-down the AC voltage based on the requirement. The transmission unit (406) may be configured to transmit the transformed AC voltage to the distant places through the transmission line (403), wherever the electricity is required to be supplied.
In some embodiments, the floating platforms (300, 302) may be provided with a walkway board that may allow an operator or a person to walk through the floating platforms (300, 302). The walkway board of the floating platforms (300, 302) may allow an operator/person to walk through the floating platforms (300, 302) in order to rectify any fault, if any, occurs in the floating power plant (400).
In some embodiments, the floating power plant (400) includes a number of mooring lines (408A, 408B, 408C) (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the mooring lines 408” may be deployed in the floating power plant (400) such that an end of the mooring lines (408) may be coupled to a number of anchors (410) that may be deployed within the waterbody. The mooring lines (408) may be adapted to stabilize the floating platforms (300, 302) of the floating power plant (400) on the surface of the waterbody.
Certain advantages of the floating beam (100) of the present disclosure are listed hereinbelow: -
- The floating beam (100) of the present disclosure allows modular construction for the floating platform (300, 302) by way of interconnecting the floating units (301) with each other.
- While fabricating the floating platform (300, 302), only raw material i.e., the floating beam (100) needs to be transported to the site, thereby cutting down the transportation cost from the factory. The floating platform (300, 302) thus allows in-situ construction of the floating platform (300, 302).
- The material of the floating beam (100) allows the floating platform (300, 302) to be stabilize on the water body as compared to the plastic alternatives, even in off-shore deployment of the floating platform (300, 302).
- By virtue of the stability being imparted by the material of the floating beam (100), the vibrations associated with the solar panel (303A) are dampened, which eliminates cracking of silicon used in the solar panel (303A). The dampening of the vibrations of the solar panel (303A) enhances the life span of the solar panel (303A).
- The floating platform (300, 302) ensure better accessibility that allows the operator to walk through the floating platform (300, 302) in case of rectifying any defect, if any, on the floating power plant (400).
- Since, the material of the floating beam (100) is majorly RCC that allows mass deployment of the floating beam (100) and thereby easily deploying the floating platform (300, 302) over the water body. Further, the concrete material of the floating beam (100) allows recycling of the floating beam (100).
- The material of the floating beam (100) is selected such that the life span of the floating beam (100) is considerably increased and thus making the floating beam (100) durable.
- Fabrication of the floating beam (100) involves low cost and thereby installing the floating power plant (400) is economical.
The foregoing discussion of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present invention are grouped together in one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the embodiments, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate embodiments, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present invention.
Moreover, though the description of the present disclosure has included description of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present invention, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.

We Claim:

1. A floating beam (100) comprising:
a body (102) having a first end (104), a second end (106), and a plurality of lateral faces (112A, 112B, 112C, 112D) extending between the first end (104) and the second end (106);
a cavity (115) extending within the body (102) from the first end (104) to the second end (106);
a plurality of connectors (114A, 114B, 114C, 114n) casted on a surface of the first end (104), the second end (106), and the plurality of lateral faces (112); and
a polymer material (118) enclosed within the cavity (115).

2. The floating beam (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:
an upper face (108) such that a plurality of mounting brackets (202A, 202B, 202C, 202n) are casted on the upper face (108); and
a lower face (110) such that the lower face (110) rests on a surface of a water body that enables the floating beam (100) to float on the surface of the waterbody.

3. The floating beam (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of mounting brackets (202A, 202B, 202C, 202n) are configured to mount a super-structure on the upper face (108) of the floating beam (100) such that the super-structure is configured to generate electric power.

4. The floating beam (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (102) is made up of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) material incorporated with glass fibre.

5. The floating beam (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the polymer material (118) is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) material.

6. A floating platform (300, 302) comprising:
a plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n), wherein each floating unit (301A) of the plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n) comprises a plurality of floating beams (100), wherein one floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) is configured to interconnect with another floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) to construct the floating unit (301A) of the plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n); and
a plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) such that each solar panel (303A) of the plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) are mounted on each floating unit (301A) of the plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n).

7. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) comprises a body (102) provided with a first end (104), a second end (106) and a plurality of lateral faces (112) extending between the first end (104) and the second end (106).

8. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6 and 7, wherein each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) further comprises a plurality of connectors (114A, 114B, 114C, 114n) casted on a surface of the first end (104), the second end (106) and on the plurality of lateral faces (112) such that the plurality of connectors (114A, 114B, 114C, 114n) are configured to interconnect one floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) to another floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) to construct the floating unit (301A) of the plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n).

9. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, further comprises a plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) such that each solar panel (303A) of the plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) is configured to mount on each floating unit (301A) of the plurality of floating units (301A, 301B, 301n).

10. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) further comprises an upper face (108) provided with a plurality of mounting brackets (202) such that the plurality of mounting brackets (202) are configured to mount the solar panel (303A) on the upper face (108) of each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100).

11. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) further comprises a cavity (115) extending within the body (102) from the first end (104) to the second end (106) of the body (102) such that the cavity (115) encloses a polymer material (118).

12. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6 and 7, wherein the body (102) of each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) is made up of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) material incorporated with glass fibre and the polymer material (118) within the cavity (114) of each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) material.

13. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, further comprises a solar panel tracker coupled to each solar panel (303A) of the plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) to adjust the angular orientation of each solar panel (303A) of the plurality of solar panels (303A, 303B, 303n) towards the sun rays over a predefined period of time.

14. The floating platform (300, 302) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) comprises a lower face (110) that rests on a surface of a waterbody, thereby enables each floating beam of the plurality of floating beams (100) to float on the surface of the waterbody.