FC PrinslooUniversity of Nevada, Reno | UNR
FC Prinsloo
Doctor of Philosophy
GeoData Science, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Geomatic Simulation Modeling, Sustainability Analyses, Soil Science
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Introduction
Geographical scientist focussed on sustainable development, exploring geographical processes that elucidate functioning of earth systems where human-development/natural-systems interact. Research quantifies/informs exigent issues, environmental change, energy access/sustainability, greenhouse mitigation, environmental offsets, impact assessment in complex synergetic-cybernetic ecosystems. Geoinformatics, computer-modeling-simulation, system-dynamics, computational-intelligence, decision-sciences
Additional affiliations
June 2021 - March 2023
August 2019 - December 2022
Position
- Senior Researcher
Description
- Decision Sciences, Data analytics, Geospatial Geoinformatics, Geo-processing, GIS, WebGIS, Floatovoltaic planning decision support, Environmental offset analysis, Techno-economic Enviro-economic analysis, Knowledge Economy, Econometrics, Enviro-metrics
January 2015 - July 2019
Position
- Research Assistant
Description
- Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Science, Mathematical modelling, Mathematical processing, Empirical analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic decision support, Floatovoltaic energy systems
Education
August 2019 - June 2021
December 2016 - November 2018
January 2015 - December 2016
Publications
Publications (25)
Prinsloo, F.C. 2017. Environmental impact and assessment for floating solar systems on wine farms in the Western Cape Wine Region. Honors Degree Dissertation, University of South Africa, South Africa, p1-75 .
(see also https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4183296).
Environmental awareness and market forces are increasing pressure on...
In recent years, there have been tremendous advances in information technology, robotics, communication technology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, resulting in the merging of physical, digital, and biological worlds that have come to be known as fourth industrial revolution (4IR). In this context, the present study engages such techno...
Floatovoltaics or floating solar PV (FSPV or FPV) is rapidly emerging as a novel type of sustainable energy technology, in which solar photovoltaic installations are sited directly on open-water spaces. As an agro-renewable energy-generation technology, it makes dual use of water to generate revenue from under-utilised irrigation water surfaces whi...
Floating Solar PV (FSPV, FPV or floatovoltaics) is an emerging decentralised energy concept in climate-smart agriculture that is quickly becoming a trend in water-rich regions with high land costs, land scarcity and underutilised water areas. FPV technology has excellent environmental compatibility properties, assists in shrinking a farm's carbon f...
The invention of floatovoltaic technologies brought new meaning to the theoretical framing of sustainability as the technology delivers extended natural resource conservation benefits. However, planning assessments for novel floating PV (FPV, FSPV) and agrivoltaic sustainable energy generation technology exposed knowledge gaps jeopardising global f...
The invention of floatovoltaic technologies (FPV or FSPV) brought new meaning to the theoretical framing of sustainability as the technology delivers extended natural resource conservation benefits. However, planning assessments for this novel sustainable energy technology exposed knowledge gaps jeopardising global financial investments and regulat...
This philosophical research study describes a current investigation into the conceptualisation and computer synthesis evaluation of a contextually-sensitive sustainability assessment framework for floating solar PV technology (FSPV or FPV). It involves the framework conceptualisation and implementation of a novel predictive geoinformatics analysis-...
Investigations into Floating Solar PV Scenario Analysis, Environmental Sustainability and Economic Due-Diligence Appraising using System Ontology in Geoinformatics Analysis and Computational Decision Support Advisement. Investigative research study is concerned with an investigation into context-sensitive environmental scoping and economic due-dili...
Prinsloo, F.C. (2017). The Extraordinary Power of Nature. Ed FC Prinsloo. ISBN: 978-0-620-64963-6. 1-250.
This book describes how quickly nature can transform natural and man-made environments. It described the processes responsible for these occurrences and takes a look at ways to manage this energy in a sustainable and environmentally friendly ma...
International market forces are placing increasing pressure on the agricultural sector of South Africa to adopt environmentally friendly and sustainable food and wine production practices. Such environmental awareness issues further inspire local food and wine producers to be concerned about the carbon footprint implications and carbon dioxide emis...
Prinsloo, F.C. and Prinsloo, G.J. 2017. Development of a custom designed GIS-based environmental decision support tool to address water energy nexus issues in floating solar environmental impact assessment. International Association of Impac Assesment SA, IAIAsa 2017, Goudini SPA, Cape Town, August 2017.
Water-based floating solar technology insta...
Prinsloo, F.C. and Lombard, A., 2016, The environmental impacts associated with floating solar systems in the wine industry. South African Journal of Science and Technology, 35(1),1424
https://journals.satnt.aosis.co.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/1424
Prinsloo, F.C. & Lombard, A., 2016, ‘Die omgewingsimpak van drywende sonkragstelsels in die wyn...
As a student at Stellenbosch University in Western Cape, South Africa, I completed the course BA Development&Environment and majored in Tourism & Geography. I developed an active interest in the role of students in rugby as professional sport. Players from Stellenbosch University play a considerable role in the success of the Stellenbosch Maties Ru...
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Scientists, Engineers and Researchers are often faced with technical difficulties to cite bibliography references from free open-source reference management software in LaTeX and .TeX files. We share experiences on how to use Mendeley to create citations using LaTeX and BibTeX. This tutorial will help researchers with LaTeX syntax to integrate BibT...
Prinsloo, F.C., Lombard, A. (2015). Floating Solar in Sustainable Viticulture and Oenology: Environmental Solutions in Support of Water-Energy-Food-Land Use Nexus Goals. Winery 2015 International Conference, Stellenbosch, South Africa. (see also https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4183296).
The present research deals with floatovol...
Prinsloo, F.C. and Lombard A. (2015). Environmental impact factors in floating solar systems: Lessons for the South African wine industry. ASSAf 2015 Student Conference. Bloemfontein, South Africa.
In sustainable wine farming, the main aim is to minimize environmental impact and to ensure sustainability and economic viability through environmenta...
Prinsloo, F.C. and Lombard, A. (2015). The Role of Floating Solar Energy Systems in the Energy-Land Use Nexus: A Case Study on the Potential for South African Wineries. 2nd Annual International Conference of the Journal of Green Economy and Development (JGED), Kloof, South Africa.
#floatovoltaics The South African Government are working on the int...
Prinsloo, F.C. (2014). Human dimension in Tourism Development at the Golden Gate National Park in South Africa. Technical Report. Stellenbosch University. p 1-10.
A tourism perspective on the Golden Gate National Park in South Africa with regards to the human dimension. The focus of National parks in South Africa are changing from a conservation fo...
Analysis of the Department of Education in the Public Sector
An Assessment of the public participation of CCA Environmental - The Upgrading of the Stellenboch R44 Road discusses the upgrading of the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset-West. It assesses the implications that this hold for both the environment and society. It discusses the public participation process in the environmental impact assessment,b...
Prinsloo, F.C. (2013). The impact of renewable energy structures on tourism. Technical Report 2013/7. Stellenbosch University. p 1-12.
Energy sources have positive and negative effects on tourism. Although the footprint of mankind on the environment lit, there other issues which again can be negative for the environment. Tourist's focus is usually...
Prinsloo, F.C. (2013). Social construction of environmental challenges and problems. Technical Report. Stellenbosch University. p 1-12.
'The social construction of environmental issues and problems describes discusses the impact that mankind has on the environment and other problems that it creates. The social construction and environmental issues...
The Government's New Growth Path: A Critical Analysis
Kaapstad sentrale stadsverbeteringsdistrik model
Prinsloo, F.C. (2013). Good Governance in South Africa: A Critical Analysis. Technical Report, Development and Environment. Stellenbosch University. p 1-9.
Good Governance in South Africa: A Critical Analysis
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Questions (10)
Numerical modelling-design tools are needed to mathematically model and forecast the geospatial performance of future planned/envisaged floating photovoltaic and agrivoltaic systems through Sandia and NREL's energy system and PV performance modelling platforms, such as Homer Pro, PVsyst or PVlib algorithms or the one-diode model.
However, Simulating Floating PV Conditions such as the hydroclimatic conditions within the PV system ambience and aquatic habitat differ from the typical meteorological weather station data downloaded from various weather data repositories for specific locations. These microclimatic conditions associated with the FPV system need to be re-modelled more accurately on software simulation platforms, such as PVsyst, PVlib, PVcase, HomerPro or Helioscope. The aim is to recondition the PVlib / PVsystem input parameters to determine the FPV's operating conditions, PV panel temperature, and PV panel performance in floating PV systems relative to conventional ground-mounded PV or land-mounted PV systems.
Looking for (PV Performance Modeling) studies describing options for pre-processing weather station data, to model the agrivoltaic or floating PV micro-climate or hydroclimatic conditions associated with floating PV or FPV system habitat on the PVlib or PVsyst simulation software toolbox platforms?
