For INSTALLATION and the sustainable development of floating solar photovoltaic systems, it is essential to understand their components and possible designs for implementation. Moreover, their proper performance in terms of energy, economic, and environmental factors should be ensured as well as optimized. These types of systems operate in different environments. As a result, selecting components for these systems, and designing as well as implementing their various structures all have their own challenges that either directly or indirectly influence power output, durability, cost, and environmental impact. Even though floating systems are located on the surface of water sources and reservoirs, different cleaning techniques may not be applicable due to the need for high-quality water or certain environmental conditions. This study, therefore, provides a comprehensive guide to selecting components, designing and installing floating photovoltaic solar systems, as well as the necessary conditions for maintenance and different cleaning methods for these systems, by reviewing related research and various implementation plans. By using content analysis, previous studies in this field were reviewed, classified, and evaluated, and the results were prepared for researchers and decision-makers.