Floating Solar
Seaflex and Toledo Solar form floating solar partnership
Seaflex and Toledo Solar have established a collaborative partnership and strategic alliance to further advance floating solar technology and strengthen their position in this increasingly attractive renewable energy sector.
DVN kicks off two joint industry projects to advance floating solar sector
Two new joint industry projects have been launched to develop standards for how floating solar systems are designed, manufactured, installed and operated in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
Macquarie Capital plans floating solar investment in Southeast Asia
Macquarie Capital has signed a letter of intent to invest in the development of floating solar projects in the Philippines through its portfolio company Blueleaf Energy.
In focus: Balancing act between energy security and net-zero goals
The global energy crisis has forced nations around the globe to ponder whether they need to pick between energy security and net-zero goals. Can both be obtained simultaneously? This is the question on everyone’s mind.
Sweco to carry out feasibility study for floating solar technology in Uganda
Swedish engineering consultancy Sweco has been tasked with conducting a feasibility study for floating solar technology at hydroelectric dams in Uganda and a detailed design of a pilot plant.
Ocean Sun appoints new chief operating officer
Norwegian floating solar company Ocean Sun has named Ivar Blekastad as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Tata Power Solar secures 125MWp floating solar contract in India
Tata Power Solar Systems has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from NHDC to develop a 125MWp floating solar project in India’s state of Madhya Pradesh.
Video: BayWa r.e. showcases one of the largest floating solar plants in Germany
German renewable energy company BayWa r.e. has released a video, showcasing the construction and deployment of the 3MWp floating solar power plant in Germany.
Ghana sets sights on floating solar power plants
Norway-based engineering consultancy Multiconsult has been appointed to assess the potential for installing a floating solar power plant in Ghana.
Ocean Sun boosts half-year revenues
Norwegian floating solar company Ocean Sun has reported an increase in revenues for the first half of the fiscal year 2022, as opposed to the same period a year earlier.
FSL Trust sets sights on expansion into floating and offshore energy
Singapore-based FSL Trust is looking into the possibility of expanding its market presence into other maritime assets including floating and offshore energy. The tanker owner explained that the investment opportunities are being explored to reduce business risk and increase competitive advantages am
Floating solar start-up goes after seed money
French start-up HelioRec has opened a seed funding round, whose proceeds will be used to further advance its floating solar technology and business.
SolarDuck’s offshore floating solar array aces LiR NOTF tests
Dutch floating solar specialist SolarDuck has tested its floating solar array model at LiR National Ocean Test facility (NOTF), Ireland’s flagship facility for testing and development of offshore technologies.
Amp Energy partners with RUMSL for India’s 600MW floating solar project
India’s renewable energy company Amp Energy India has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL), a floating solar park developer, for 100MW/140 MWp capacity. RUMSL, a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., has